You really need to try and find out what kind of stain is on it if it is still in good shape. No fading, peeling or blistering. If it is an oil based stain it will have color to the maintenance coat and cause it to get darker every time.… Read More »Archive-456
You will need to sand the entire interior for a desirable finish to keep clean. Perma Chink makes a product called Wood ReNew that may take some of that black out. Blue stain is caused from the logs not being peeled soon after harvest, and goes all the way to… Read More »Archive-458
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You will have to sand them.
I would seal it to keep bugs and critters from getting in. The dead air space will help insulate the home as well.
It is not made to put up with all of the movement of the logs from summer to winter and will crack allowing water to get in behind, causing it to fail. Good quality log home stains will put up with this movement.
Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. They can answer your questions and also have all of the products that you need.
In my opinion, you should spend the money for a good quality log home stain like Life Line from Perma Chink. It will save you money in the long run if applied properly. Any stain will not work if not applied properly. Stay away from the big box store stains.… Read More »Archive-470
In my opinion, Yes. You will have to strip again to change now.
Let the wood dry, remove the mill glaze. You may have already taken care of it.