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I would recommend using Perma Chink Life Line stain on the exterior and clean the interior with Perma Chink Log Wash. Call Dave at Timeless Wood Care Products fro more help and the items you will need at 800-564-2987.

Power washing will drive water deep into the wood fiber and will not dry our properly in time to stain before dirt and pollen gather on the logs. Corn cob blasting is a dry process and can be (and should be) stain immediately. If you use a latex stain like… Read More »Archive-8324

Not sure how you mean. If you mixed then applied, yes, there is going to be problems. If you had one on the house already then applied the other over it, possibly. You can put latex (water) over oil, but not the other way around, though I do not recommend… Read More »Archive-8326

Probably a combination of both. Call Dave at Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. He may have some helpful information or a product for you.

It would be best to put a clear latex stain on it. It could split either way if not dried properly before used.

Sanding is going to be the best way, but you may have to sand the whole wall to blend everything in. Call Dave at Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987. He may have a couple of products that you could try removing them chemically. He will also have a finish… Read More »Archive-8332

You need to caulk the exterior first. If there are any water leaks you want to make sure you have them stopped before you attempt to caulk the interior. There are several colors of caulk that you should be able to find a color to match pretty close. http://www.permachink.com/vmchk/energy-seal.html Call… Read More »Archive-8334

It is best if the interior logs have a finish on them. It makes it easier to wipe clean and protects from dust getting into the wood fiber and darkening the logs. They should be sanded or Osborne brushed first. I recommend life Line Interior stain. Call Dave at 800-564-2987… Read More »Archive-8336

Sounds like you do have a mildew problem. You should increase ventilation with an exhaust fan. As for getting the black out of the logs you will probably have to sand them back to clean wood, if possible, and re-finish.

I would recommend putting some sort of color on it, or you will not make it 2 years and have to do it again. Go to this link for some colors that are pretty natural looking. Be sure to use the clear topcoat if you use this stain. http://www.permachink.com/vmchk/lifeline-ultra-2.html