Keeping light woods light

[modernist]

In a small shop with only basic spray equipment, which I would rather not use, what is the best way to prevent yellowing on light timbers such as maple or ash?

I think I read somewhere that water based finishes were an improvement but would expect they'd raise the grain.

Brian

[davyowen]

Acrylic waterbased lacquers dry crystal clear, and most can be applied by brush/roller if you don't want to spray them.

[jake]

The timber itself will still yellow, with UV exposure. Bloody stuff won't do what it's told.

[mrgrimsdale]

Sept 1, 2008 21:15:24 GMT modernist said:

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what is the best way to prevent yellowing on light timbers such as maple or ash?
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Assuming that you have a finish which doesn't itself darken , then keep it covered or in a darkened room.

cheers
Jacob