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Color Test Your Stain On Your Log Home.
Color Testing
Color is a sensitive issue. To be assured you achieve the color you want on your log home, always, ALWAYS, test for color by following these important steps:
Test the stain on a log sample from your species of wood.
Use the same number of heavy coats that you will use on your log home.
Use the same application method you plan to use on your log home.
Allow the sample to dry at least 24 hours for full color development.
Some manufactures provide the stain with the log home kits. Ask to see if they have samples of the stain so you can try them.
We know everyone likes the lighter color's but the darker pigments will give you a little bit longer gevity.
If you would like I can send you out a brochure called Keeping The Dream Alive.
It will give you a complete guide how to stain your log home.
Sincerely,
I-Wood-Care
Kelly
Color is a sensitive issue. To be assured you achieve the color you want on your log home, always, ALWAYS, test for color by following these important steps:
Test the stain on a log sample from your species of wood.
Use the same number of heavy coats that you will use on your log home.
Use the same application method you plan to use on your log home.
Allow the sample to dry at least 24 hours for full color development.
Some manufactures provide the stain with the log home kits. Ask to see if they have samples of the stain so you can try them.
We know everyone likes the lighter color's but the darker pigments will give you a little bit longer gevity.
If you would like I can send you out a brochure called Keeping The Dream Alive.
It will give you a complete guide how to stain your log home.
Sincerely,
I-Wood-Care
Kelly
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Dave and Julie Christiansen on -
Great advice. We did this and took it one step further; after we stained the logs, we also put on the clearcoat we plan on using over the stain and then set the logs on our back porch and let them be subject to the weather over the winter. This way we know how the logs will hold up through rain and snow. Dave
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Permalink Reply by Terry Tadysak on -
Beware of clear coats on the exterior as they can trap moisture. You want the exterior to breathe. Also, once you start the clear coating you need to keep this up every two or three years and eventually the coats build up and crack. Looks great initially but can cause the logs to rot over time if the mositure is trapped. Satin clear coat on the enterior is very desirable and makes the interior log surface much easier to dust and clean.
Do your sample logs with the same stain but do not clear coat and observe how they hold up. Be sure you prep and treat the logs as you will on the log home logs before applying the stain. I recommend DOT or otherwise known as TimBor or Borada-D which are borax salts. Safe, effective in preventing wood rot and insect infestations.
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