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The paint should be removed, but if you cannot afford it apply a solid color stain over it for now. You need to keep an eye on the logs for rot. Paint normally causes surface rot.

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Wash it with Log Wash and apply a solid color stain. It will last for several years and could be corn cob blasted off if it ever were to be restored.

We corn cob blast it off.

Perma Chink Acrylic Gloss or Satin. You should add extra UV Blocker so the walls will be less likely to fade around wall hangings.

Polyurethane should never be used on logs – inside or out. You may have to sand it all off. You should talk to the dealer where you purchased the product for help.

A good washing with Log Wash and then just mist with the power washer to rinse. Avoid removing any old finish with the power washer. You should back brush instead of roll. If you are unsure of what is on it now I would recommend corn cob blasting and starting… Read More »Archive-5672

I would recommend at the very least getting a professional to corn cob blast the old finish off and then you could stain it yourself to help the budget out.

You might want to try experimenting with an area and see what happens. The log wash is a good thing to start with. Perma Chink also makes a mild stripper call PS100 that you might want to try if you get a blotchy look.

You might try putting a light coat of some cedar color stain over it. Test in a spot out of sight.