I’m not a big fan of power washing or Thompson’s. Apply Log Wash on low pressure, scrub with brushes and then use high pressure nozzle to MIST TO RINSE. Allow to dry for several days and then you can brush or spray the Thompson’s (make sure to cover your windows,… Read More »Archive-4560
Wipe the walls down with a warm water and Log Wash per the label. Apply one light coat of the same brand of stain in a darker color. You can go darker, but not lighter so experiment in some out of sight area.
Blast it off and then grind any remaining material off. Then stain with Life Line for the wood grain look or Sherwin Williams Woodscapes if you want the painted look
You need to see a real doctor.
It could be solid (opaque) stain that looks like paint or it could truly be paint. Most paint stores should be able to tell you if it is paint or stain if you can scrape a piece of it off to take in for testing. The least expensive way to… Read More »Archive-4568
It will probably be different since the bottom logs will still be a little dark after stripping from the old stain. You may have to put a LIGHT coat of a darker color stain on the pine first. It can be stained to look the same, but it may be… Read More »Archive-4570
No. They are a different chemical make up and are designed for a flat surface exposed to the weather. They also seal the logs up so that they cannot breathe.
If it has been that long since it has been cared for it will need to be corn cob blasted, borate treated, probably caulked completely, and then stained. Also check for rotted logs and get replaced first. Call Mike 9866-670-3020) for help if you are looking to contract it or… Read More »Archive-4574
Not sure. Hard to say, but it sounds like some sort of chemical reaction with the stain.
I would say any species except for maybe White Pine if you are using large logs (12” + dia). They tend to be hollow sometimes. Any wood that you use will require some maintenance every 3 years. I tell my customers to budget $1.50 per sq ft of living area… Read More »Archive-4578