Painting vs Stain/Seal Flow Hive?

Good day all. We have 2 cedar FH2’s and are looking to paint/seal/stain for longevity. Would love to hear some recommendations for that. Looking to do sooner than later because I will be picking up the nucs in the beginning of May. Ps from NJ with all 4 seasons. Thank you!!

Mike

I’m a fan of hot wax dipping if it is available around where you are!

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Thank you for the response. I did look into that but doesn’t seem like an option at this time.

Tung oil on cedar. It brings out the deep shades and protects. Ceder doesn’t need treating but 3 years my ceder flow huve 2 looks like new and UK winters see the worst of weather.

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I got my first FH2+ recently and as the cedar is so beautiful I didn’t want to paint it. just gave it a few coats of Tung oil picked up from the local hardware store. It’s looking marvellous! I did use some outdoor paint for the roof though

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I used olympic brand transparent woodland oil lifetime deck sealer on mine. Love the results.

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