It can be done, but I do not recommend a blasted surface for the interior. It would have to be sanded again after blasting. You want the logs to be as smooth as possible inside to be able to wipe them clean of dust in the future. Also, you would… Read More »Archive-5460
Yes you can use solid stain. You just should never use paint or oil based solid stains. I’m not a fan of any oil based stain. The color difference could be due to the stripping process not cleaning the logs evenly, or it could just be different grain in the… Read More »Archive-5462
I guess if any it would be Cedar or Cypress, but I wouldn’t recommend it.
You could use the transformation, but I would recommend getting all of the CWF stripped off first. If you do just apply over the CWF, you risk the chance of stain failure again due to lack of bonding to the wood fiber.
You should be able to stain right over these areas. It probably won’t blend well, but sanding will not help either. Just so all bare wood is protected.
Nothing I can think of really. It is easier to clean if the logs are sanded smooth and have a couple of coats of stain or clear coat on them. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 if you need more help.
You can power wash, but you will drive a lot of water into the wood fiber trying to get paint off. You might try grinding it off with a 5” disc, 36 grit. Home Depot has everything you need. Dry logs are happy logs.
Call Mike at 866-670-3020
I would contact Timber Flex for what they would recommend.
Do not fill the cracks, called checks in the logs. What will happen is the logs are always expanding and contracting and will pull away from the caulk making a hairline opening between the wood and caulk. The water can seep down in behind the caulk, but now that you… Read More »Archive-5478