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    buggmeister Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 10, 2012, 06:40 AM
    Does osb board need sealers or paint
    WE are building wood shed for fire wood. I have lined it with osb board does it need a sealer or paint it is inside of shed. Thank-you
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    Aug 10, 2012, 06:43 AM
    If you want the shed to last a lot longer I would use a good grade of outdoor primer then outdoor paint on the inside.

    Its unheated and will be subject to everything the outside will be except for direct sunlight.
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    Aug 16, 2012, 05:24 PM
    I agree with smoothy.

    U could also use a waterproofing stain. Only need one good coat.

    Chuck
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