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Sanding is usually the best way to clean up an interior. Corn or glass blasting does not leave a desirable surface for interior.

I would recommend Life Line Ultra 2 from Perma Chink. The initial application is a little time consuming, but will pay you back with ease of maintenance in the future since it is fairly easy. Maintenance is the key to ANY stain lasting.

Not that I’m a big fan, but I would go with the Sikken’s. I’m not real familiar with Q8, but did some research, and it sounds like it is Linseed Oil based, which can promote black mold to grow on your logs. Any products that says ”apply with a garden… Read More »Archive-5384

Never heard of that one so I can’t say, but I would recommend applying a good borate solution like Shell Guard on the the exterior and letting it go natural. I really do not think you are going to get any ”gassing’ from this. It is a safe treatment for… Read More »Archive-5386

Call Timeless Wood Care Products. They can get you the right materials. 800-564-2987 or timelesswoodcare.com

Could be the power washing. Could be that it wasn’t Sasin on it the first time. If you do not strip the old finish you really need to try and make sure that you are appying the same product on top or you can get this peeling.

My opinion – use something else. I like Life Line from Perma Chink. Costs more up front, but works really well when applied and maintained properly.

I would not recommend staining over it. More than likely it will cause the Ultra 2 stain to fail. And you will not get the nice look of the Ultra 2 on your logs without stripping them first. You should have it corn cob or glass blasted. Call Mike at… Read More »Archive-5394

You should go to your local Sikkens dealer for materials and advice.

Yes, DO NOT do it. You will be causing many problems and possible toxic spill as it leeches from the side of your home.