dflan004 Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 I just finished a changing table/small dresser. the outside it painted (thats what the wife wanted). I'm not going to paint in the inside of the case or the inside and outside of the drawers. Its made of Baltic birch plywood. do i need to do any kind of finish inside the case and all the other unpainted parts to protect the wood? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 You could use a coat of Seal coat (dewaxed shellac) or a wipe on varnish like Arm-R-Seal by General Finishes. But as long as the case isn't used near water or a exterior location it's not really nessacary . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 I would shellac or water based finish inside cabinet especially if it's enclosed as oil's smell can stick around a long time without much air. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceHoleInOne Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 Ummmm, I would do the inside of the drawers with a water-based topcoat. Give the wood a little protection and easier to clean. Changing tables can get a little messy from powders, creams and explosive poop, or the occasional baby boy column of pee. -Ace- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 The inside of the drawers for cleanability. Shellac or arm-R seal. But those inisde areas that will never be seen or touched, I would leave them bare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 4 hours ago, Ronn W said: The inside of the drawers for cleanability. Shellac or arm-R seal. But those inisde areas that will never be seen or touched, I would leave them bare. Why would you not seal every piece of wood you can, to avoid moisture absorption? Leaving wood bare invites swelling, checking, cupping and other movements. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted February 7, 2017 Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 I look at some of the old pieces of furniture like side boards, chests of drawers and my favorite old wood 4 drawer filing cabinet that are panel construction and they are bare wood on the inside and have lasted 50 to 75 years without ill effect. I think, that for construction like table tops and sides or backs that are solid wood, it would be a good idea to seal the inside or the underside as the case may be. But I don't think it is necessary for panel construction or for plywood as Dflan is using. I take no issue with those who prefer to seal every piece of wood they can if they so choose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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