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Yes, you should apply a good borate treatment like Shell guard RTU before staining. Call 800-564-2987 to buy.

Yes, and then sand them a little. Not too smooth or your stain will fail.

Sounds like it has Behr Rawhide on it. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for an estimate on blasting.

Yes, sand them with an orbital sander starting with 40 grit disc’s. Go back over it with 60 or 80 grit disc’s and then apply a LIGHT color stain and clear coat. The best place to buy the disc’s is Lowes in 25 or 50 packs. The black ones will… Read More »Archive-304

I do not know of any.

Grinding or sanding the old finish off would be cheaper if you are going to do it yourself. Lots of labor. Call Timeless Wood Care at 800-564-2987 for help and the tools and materials you will need.

If it has been maintained perfectly since it was applied it may be OK for awhile, but if there has ever been any cracking or peeling water has gotten behind the paint and will start surface rot over time, which will lead to full out rotted logs. I would recommend… Read More »Archive-310

Call Mike at 866-670-3020.

An orbital works best. Start with a 40 grit, then go back over it with 60 or 80 grit. Do not get it too smooth for the exterior or it may peel after staining. If there is a heavy finish on it you may have to use a side grinder… Read More »Archive-314

You may want to go with a treated log. Doesn’t look or match real well, but will not rot for years. other than that, Red Pine would be best. Never White Pine since it rot much quicker. Also, a good quality borate like Shell-guard should be applied before staining to… Read More »Archive-316