It sounds like mill glaze is definitely the problem. Real common with most log home stains. The Saburr may be a little aggressive. A fine grit for sure. It may load up fast also. You may want to corn cob or glass blast then Osborne brush. The Osborne will remove… Read More »Archive-318
Stains will probably still show. Try experimenting in a out of the way area. If they still show you will have to sand to remove.
Not sure what ”your size” is, but the average 1,500 sq ft house is going to cost about $15,000 to strip, borate treat and stain. Plan on $1.50 per sq ft of living space/per year for professional maintenance costs.
Your best bet will be to let it dry for 2 or 3 months and then try to sand it.
not sure what your whole questions was.
Call Mike at 866-70-3020 for help.
They will need to be corn cob or glass blasted and start over.
Call Timeless Wood Care products at 800-564-2987 for help and materials you would need for this. As long as the stain is still in good shape and not peeling or faded it should be alright to maintain it from here on out.
If you want to be able to wipe the inside down I would recommend that you sand it all down with a palm sander then apply Perma Chink Acrylic Gloss or Satin clear finish.
I would recommend breaking it out and having a carpenter do the handyman work. Hire a professional to do the blasting, caulking and staining. Get references and if you can go look at their work.