# \#paint-or-sealer-or-hive-protection

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## [What paint/oils to use to protect new cedar Flow hive](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-paint-oils-to-use-to-protect-new-cedar-flow-hive/21021)

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**Author:** [@Magpie40](https://forum.honeyflow.com/u/Magpie40)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 1:05am UTC](https://forum.honeyflow.com/t/what-paint-oils-to-use-to-protect-new-cedar-flow-hive/21021 "2023-03-16T01:05:15Z")

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Hi I’m new to bee keeping and have just bought a Flow Hive 2. What do other keepers suggest I use to protect the hive? It is made of cedar and I’m unsure which oil to use on it e.g. linseed, tung etc. Would appreciate a…