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Oil Based Stains vs. Water Based Stains I just bought a log home in Northren Utah. It has been neglected and I need to refinish the exterior before winter. I could use help unders… Started by Kyle Gomm	11	on Tuesday Reply by Scott M
Film Forming vs. Penetrating Oil Newcomer to the forum - with perhaps a common question regarding stains and sealants. I've read the other posts, and apologize for any ove… Started by Dale Egan	11	on Monday Reply by John Sanders
TWP Stains Builder wants us to consider TWP stain for our exterior.He used it for 20 yrs. in California. We're in Maine. Any good or bad experiences?… Started by al cayot	6	May 18 Reply by al cayot
Environmentally Friendly Stain Everybody is trying to go green today and always looking for a product that is environmentally friendly.There is a product out there that c… Started by Kelly	36	May 1 Reply by Michael Whalen
Cleaning Decks Spring is almost here and everyone is getting ready to start thinking about cleaning their decks. Prepping your wood deck is the singular m… Started by Kelly	5	May 1 Reply by Michael Whalen
Staining over clear coat I was wondering if it's possible to stain interior logs that already have a clear coat on it? Or do I have to sand the logs first? Thanks! Started by Charlene Smith	5	Apr 30 Reply by EZMARY
Cob blasting vs. Sanding vs. Pressure washing I'm refinishing a log home and every vendor is telling me something different about the best way to remove the stain from my house. I'm pro… Started by David Stewart	11	Feb 26 Reply by Colorado Log Home Finishing
Problem with log home finishing - need guidance on how to switch from one finish to another product Hi everyone, new member here. Let's see, where do I begin?... perhaps with a brief summary, and then the whole story? Summary: Our 8-ye… Started by Daniel Poirier	64	Feb 7 Reply by Colorado Log Home Finishing
Oil or Water finish for interior I love the warmth of an oil finish, being a woodworker, but am a little concerned about the long term odor of a oil finish in a log home wi… Started by matt ankney	5	Feb 2 Reply by matt ankney
Why do I get the impression that these forums are little more than free advertising for Woodguard, Permachink, Sashco, et al? I notice that many questions (particularly having to do wit… Started by David Thomas	36	Jan 20 Reply by Dave R