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You should be able to take a piece of it to most any paint store to have it analyzed for paint or stain. If it is paint I would recommend having it removed. If you don’t, then it really wouldn’t matter what you use.

You should wash the walls as best as possible first with Log Wash (800-564-2987). I would recommend using Sherwin Williams Woodscapes Solid. Brush to apply.

If this is the route you’re going to take I would recommend sticking with the same product. If it has been ”many” years I think it probably needs to be stripped and start over.

I don’t know why they would have told you that. We have been using it for years and never had a problem. Stripping the old stain first would be best but it may not need to be. It’s hard to say without seeing it. Latex over oil, but never oil… Read More »Archive-4746

First, do not fill the checks (cracks) in the logs unless they are allowing wind water or bugs to get inside. As for the oil versus latex…definitely latex…Perma Chink Life Line specifically.

Call Dave at Timeless Wood Care Products for materials you will need. 800-564-2987

A humidifier would help. As for a model all I can recommend is if you have forced air I would get a unit that mounts right on the plenum.

Too many variables with this one. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for help.

Decks require maintenance about every two years since the are flat to catch all of the weather ans sunlight damage. Either Sherwin Williams ”Deckscapes” or Perma Chink’s ”Endure Deck Stain” are good. Stay away from the water seal materials that are popular since they are mostly paraffin and break down… Read More »Archive-4756

Best way would be to media blast it. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for help. If you want to do it yourself I would recommend sanding.