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Yes. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for help. Sounds like it will need to be corn cob blasted.

It needs to be media blasted. I would recommend blasting the whole thing and start over with a good latex log home stain. The linseed oil will only continue to turn dark. Call Mike at 866-670-3020 for help.

I would remove paint. Corn blasting and Osborn brushing usually works best.

First, never use paint on wood! You want to use a latex semi-transparent stain made for log homes. I like LifeLine. Call 800-564-2987 for help and to purchase.

A long nose belt sander may work.

I would say talk to a window company, but I would make this companies liability insurance pay for it, if they have any. They obviously do not know what they are doing.

I would recommend putting a coat of Perma Chink Prelude on them and then 2 coats of Perma Chink Acrylic Gloss (or Satin) clear coat over them. Call Timeless Wood Care Products at 800-564-2987 fro materials and more help.

Corn cob media is the easiest to use since it is friendly to glass, wires and window frames (probably best for home owner use). Glass, crushed or beads, is more aggressive and requires care around glass, wire and metal, but removes old finish better and quicker. Either way all areas… Read More »Archive-194

I would recommend using side grinder with a Dewalt 4” rubber backer and 5” grinding disc (50 grit). Both can be purchased from Home Depot to remove old finish. You may also need to go over with a orbital sander to remove swirl marks wit ha 40 grit pad. Lots… Read More »Archive-196

Kate, First, was the home Osborne brushed after blasting? This helps with a smoother more even finish. Even though Perma Chink says that Ultra 7 is a one coat of stain system, we usually apply a second light coat to even things out, fill in light spots and reduce lap… Read More »Archive-198