does the wood frame need sealing, and if so, what with?
936465
The wooden frame is well-finished and polished--so shouldn't need any sealing or refinishing--nice & smooth & well painted.
936466
I did not do anything to the frame but I got the darker stained one. I did have some problems with the finish cracking after a few years and one of the screws holding it together broke and had to be replaced.
144586
if your worried about air leaks, after box is mounted to inside of door apply caulk sealant around cut opening before covering with exterior frame.
1670523
Mine didn't have a seal, and I didn't see any leaks. I didn't have it on during any hard reason though. Hope this helps.
1700725
I have not had any problems at all with it, the frame seems fine. However, I have it in the AC where humidity is not a problem. If it were in a humid environment, it might be an issue.
2188546
It is wood, it should be protected to some extent and it will swell with a lot of moisture. Mine it used on a covered deck in the backyard and is open to the elements with some protection. I store mine in the shed when out of season.
1858989
It's not supposed to seal. The top of the keg has notches in it to allow it to breathe during the fermentation process. This is why it must be carbonated in the bottles �
2138852
I honestly don't remember when I got it if it had a seal or not. I'd contact the company if you want to be sure.
9031
I didn't seal it and it's holding up just fine! No visible wear and tear. :)
278931
I haven't experienced that but I sealed the rack w/ polyurethane before using. (I sanded first)
1883273
Is this what people use to frame/seal paintings as well? - on the back of the frame.
252004
I sealed mine with a spray sealer in advance. I think paint maybe your only solution
1978345
You definitely need to cover it. I know because I used an inflatable mattress on this frame temporarily, and it was punctured on a weld edge.
9030
I would! I've had mine for about a year and it gets wet every day. It is starting to show mildew. If yours will be getting wet every day, sealing it would be a good idea. It's a good product but I didn't think bamboo would mildew for some reason.
339242
I agree about the sealing. They say to start in cold water....then boil. Although mine did initially seal many loosened in a few days
2277120
If you would want to do that, you would want to weather-proof it. In other words, you should treat it just as you would any other piece of art, because it is wrapped around a frame. Over time if the weather is extreme the wood frame would degrade, as probably would the picture itself. So, unless you can weather-proof it, I would highly recommend not putting it in an outside environment.
908929
Plywood is not necessary at all. The finish on the frame is very smooth, no sharp edges or "catch points". The mattress can sit directly on it with very little to no noise from the frame at all. You COULD use plywood if you wanted but, IMO, would be a waste.
85669
It may be compressed wood but its covered with a tough laminant. I absolutely love mine. It looks great and is very sturdy. Well worth the price. Take your time putting it together and you will have no problems.