Discoloration on Tongue and Groove Wood

[MN JIM]

I purchased a house with beautiful tongue and groove boards on the walls. It is a log cabin theme throughout the house. My problem is that where ever there was a picture or wall hanging the wood is lighter than the rest of the wall. I really want to keep the wood and am wondering how to deal with this situation. I do not want to paint the wood. Any suggestions.

I am also wondering if there is anything I can do to prevent this from happening on the other part of the walls.

 

[JimGagnepain]

Try to find a similar stain. Try some test pieces. You could probably feather it in, and make it unnoticeable.

 

[MN JIM]

The wood is natural. The only coloration is the patina of the wood.or lack of it where the wall hangings are. Is there a way to prevent this from happening with new wood?

 

[JimGagnepain]

None that I know of. The sun will discolor the wood. Maybe linseed or teak oil.