Keep applying the latex paint as it's not very good at sealing the ends. It works better than nothing but not nearly as well as other things. However, you started down that path so stay with it.
1) Keep the logs up off the ground 2) Plenty of air circulation around them. Don't have a fan blowing on them but just don't pack them tight 3) Out of direct sunlight 4) Out of rain/snow/etc. 5) Split them down the center (pith) if possible and/or appropriate 6) Cut them into blanks just a little oversized (10% oversized maybe) for their intended later use if possible/appropriate and reseal the endgrain (or everything if they're really prized but it takes longer to dry). 7) Wait patiently!- Andrew
Tree trimmers are working my neighborhood so I picked up some oak and maple. I
> latexed the ends and would like to know what else to do. I left the bark on. > Thanks,
> Bruce in NJ