I want to use a Minwax stain & sealer to coat my hives - I like the look of natural wood. Is this a good idea? A bad idea? Most hives I see are painted (white, or some other light color), so I don't know whether I should "buck the system" or not. Advice? Pithy comment? Well-intentioned ridicule??
Paint, Stain, Natural, Etc.
The Bees could care less !!
Why not do things your own way !
Bee-Bop
Quote from: Bee-Bop on April 08, 2009, 09:04:05 AM
Paint, Stain, Natural, Etc.
The Bees could care less !!
Why not do things your own way !
Bee-Bop
I LIKE this notion!! :-D
I suppose I am afraid that the stain, etc, might harm the bees -- being new to this, I am trying to err on the side of caution.....
Great avatar Bee-Bop!
...DOUG
bushfarms.com/Wax Dipping Bee Equipment
Quote from: nella on April 08, 2009, 09:56:01 AM
bushfarms.com/Wax Dipping Bee Equipment
The Wax Dipping idea is flung out often !!!
This is a great idea HOW EVER !!
Do some research on Wax Dipping Hives; EQUIPTMENT needed, procedure, etc.
I would not recomend it to any beginner with only a few hives, it would not be cost efficent at all in my opinion !!
If you can find someone in your area that does this, they MAY work you in !
Do it your way, and enjoy, it's a hobby !
Bee-Bop
You can always not paint at all...
http://www.bushfarms.com/beeslazy.htm#stoppainting
That's what I do. All natural weathering of external wood!