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Call Dave at Timeless Wood Care Products – 800-564-2987. He has some materials that will not turn yellow and maintain the color.

I would just apply the borate, preferably a glycol based one like Shell Guard. DO NOT apply just clear coat without stain.

You will need to corn cob or glass blast before applying any stain. After ten years the surface will not be desirable to put stain on. If you would like a smoother, shiny finish then it should be sanded or Osborne brushed after blasting.

Media blasting should do it for you. Either corn or glass. You will want to sand or Osborne brush the interior afterward for a smoother finish after staining so that you can wipe dust from then during cleaning. You may want to do the same on exterior.

Home Depot can help you.

You will have to blast again to remove the Timber-Ox. This time after blasting go over it with Osborne brushes to get a smoother finish at the end. Sanding after blasting will give you the smoothest finish, but be careful not to get it too smooth or you could get… Read More »Archive-5070

First, I’m not sure if you are planning on sanding the logs, but you shouldn’t or you will loose the hand hewn look. You should NOT use varnish. You should use a latex materiel like Life Line Interior stain (it comes in clear) with a acrylic top coat. Call Dave… Read More »Archive-5072

Avoid the liquid stripper. It requires large amounts of water which will get too deep into the wood fiber if a power washer is involved, plus water leaking inside can be a big problem. Ideally, if you are changing stains, you should strip the old stain off. You could put… Read More »Archive-5074

You should sand or stain the unfinished logs ro the stain you put on will never get a good bond and fail prematurely. Has for what it on it, that is hard unless you have documentation.

The best product for shine is Sikkens Log & Siding. DO NOT put it over another product. Find a local dealer in your area for help.