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Can I restain using Olympic that is now oil formula when original was water based? My log cabin was originally stained 3 years ago with Sierra water based Olympic stain and seal. But now the product is an oil formula. … Started by Pat Watters	8	May 10, 2012 Reply by CharisB
Re-finishing our log home Unfortunately we have experienced a nightmare with the job that was done staining our log home. We are currently in the process of sanding… Started by Renee & Joe	8	Apr 19, 2012 Reply by Denny Johnson
Evaluating Previous Stain/Logs Hi All, Just joined the forum, been lurking for a while. Some real worthwhile discussions and knowledge on the forum. Living in Canada, and… Started by cogboy	2	Feb 16, 2012 Reply by cogboy
Do I have to use a stain on the interior We are going to keep the interior of our logs the natural color.Do I have to put a clear stain on it first and then the gloss topcoat on it… Started by Dave Skorny	6	Jan 31, 2012 Reply by Bill Frykberg
Is this a new type of finish... has any one used it? I have been pleased with other Sikkens products, but Is this a new type of finish... has any one used it? SIKKENS® CETOL® WB SRD is a one-c… Started by David Fanning	4	Jan 27, 2012 Reply by Lee Denman
using caulk and sealant Hello, We will be using double tongue and groove milled logs. It was recommended to use the sealant-gasket tape in the groove and caulk al… Started by megan	4	Jan 9, 2012 Reply by Kevin Piatz
Lifeline Ultra-7 Hi everyone, I thought that this might be a good place to introduce Perma-Chink System's new finish; Lifeline Ulta-7. Lifeline Ultra-7 is… Started by Kevin Piatz	7	Nov 1, 2011 Reply by Kevin Piatz
Wolman Durastain I recently purchased a log home. The previous owner used Wolman Durastain semi transparent stain on the home. I need to restain. I don't… Started by Bruno Maier	1	Sep 6, 2011 Reply by See Dirt Run! Inc.
A good stain, and they way to get the best results on a re-finish. ok.. so i will get right to the point. I bought a home (half log house) about three years ago, The logs are starting to get faded, and in a… Started by shaun jackson	4	Aug 18, 2011 Reply by Terry & Shelley S
Stain Issue Hi All, I am Peggy and newcomer to the forum. We bought a loghome which is 20 years old and in good condition. We would like to stain it th… Started by Peggy Lengefeld	1	Aug 18, 2011 Reply by CharisB