It seems like a natural choice for a bathroom but before installing your cedar paneling or trim it is important to take a moment to consider sealing.
How to seal siding in a bathroom.
Wood on an accent wall in this case beveled siding softens and adds texture.
Paint or a top coat will help seal the wood to make it more waterproof.
In a short answer no.
Shiplap can be a fantastic added feature in a bathroom when it is applied as a wainscoting application ceiling sink backsplash or accent wall.
Simply apply this inexpensive filler into the cracks to seal.
Wash part of a wall and allow it to dry thoroughly before applying the sealant.
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How to seal cedar siding.
This is messier than acrylic latex but effective.
Wood is susceptible to rot so precautions need to be taken in a moist environment like a bathroom.
Step 7 seal larger gaps up to 1 2 inch wide with polyurethane caulk.
Moisture is always a concern in a wet area and the usual go to bathroom coating is semigloss paint.
But if done incorrectly it can lend a sloppy amateurish look.
Even tho i hardly get water on my floor i still wanted something to seal the paint so nothing comes off or fades away.
Pressure washing can damage cedar so if possible wash by hand.
If you re applying sealant to siding that is already installed it is essential to throughly clean the wood surface being sealed.
Caulking windows to give them a finished look inside and out and seal out leaks and drafts is a fairly common diy task.
Seal small cracks and gaps in your siding under 1 4 inch wide using an acrylic latex caulk.
Wood products like mdf are definitely not waterproof.
They will swell and develop a grainy texture even if they re painted.
Paint works well over it.