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Offline Janemma

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Is it ok to use varnish?
« on: May 04, 2008, 12:01:42 am »
Is it ok to use varnish/ (urathane) on the OUTSIDE of the beehive?  Just want to check before I use it in the morning - its a new hive and the bees are not in it yet.

Thank you :)
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Re: Is it ok to use varnish?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2008, 01:55:19 am »
I think it would be ok if/when it were completely dry, completely.


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Re: Is it ok to use varnish?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2008, 09:15:20 am »
I've painted with urethane with no problems. Just give it time to dry well so it's not giving off vapors any more before using.Couple of days is okay!
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Re: Is it ok to use varnish?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2008, 02:26:45 pm »
Thank you!  :)  The bees arrive next Saturday so it will have plenty of time to dry :) 

Thats great news!  Thanks so much!
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