We have a 1 year old cedar log home, we stained it with cabbot semi transparent stain last fall. The problem that we have is the cedar porch ceilings are blotchy (very shiny where the knots are and dull on the rest of the cieling). Is there anyway to take the shine out of the stain? Maybe a clear polyurethane (flat finish). Something easier than Cobb blasting it off. Thanks, Ron
Not sure how well the Cabot stain blends in, but you could try to sand the knots with a course grit and re-stain. Maybe try asking at a Sherwin Williams if they have something that will ”etch” the shine, or have something to put over it to dull it up. Knots are always shiny like that because of the dense grain. Course sanding before staining can help, but not always.