Interior stain question.

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Permalink Reply by CharisB on November 23, 2009 at 11:38am

I don't know about the "wet" look. I do know that, to avoid the yellowing, you need two things: UV protection & an alphatic formula. (Look for "non-yellowing" on the label and ask whatever manufacturer about it specifically.) Most clears, even if they have UV filters in them, will still cause the picture-frame effect over time. (Like sunscreen, the UV filters last only so long, and will deteriorate even faster in intense UV light.) So, it's usually safest to put a light coat of a very light stain underneath whatever clear coat you use. You can maintain the natural color of the wood - a very light stain isn't going to change the color much - but the pigment will help you avoid getting that lovely picture-frame effect.

Hope that helps! If you'd like info on our products that might help you accomplish this, visit our website at www.sashco.com/log or email me at cbabcock@sashco.com. Whether you use our products or someone else's, the same principles will apply.

Charis w/ Sashco

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Permalink Reply by Kevin Piatz on December 23, 2009 at 12:28pm

Hi,
I may have the solution for you. Perma-Chink Systems has an environmentally friendly water based clear primer with UV boost added to it that will give you some protection from yellowing and changing color over time. It's called Prelude Sealer, one thin coat of Prelude Sealer with one thin coat of Lifeline Acryllic Gloss is probably what you are looking for. Unlinke some of the oil based solutions you won't have to vacate the premisses due to the stench while working with Perma-Chink's water based probucts and they last just as long. I hope I've been of some help to you. Feel free to email me directly if you need any tech advice! kevin@permachink.com

- Kevin

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Permalink Reply by Terry Tadysak on December 25, 2009 at 6:31pm

I used a Velvet Oil blend ( 75% natural 25% honey Oak ) on pine logs and waited for 3 to 4 weeks for the oil based Velvet Oil to dry. Then, I applied two coats of Maxtech water based Polyurathane satin finish to the logs. It looks great. I tried Sikkens water based urathane and it clouded up on the one wall I tested so I finished the walls with Maxtech. Maxtech comes in gloss finish if you are looking fro the high gloss 'wet' look.
Finishing the interior with a urathane finish really makes keeping the logs dust free and easy to clean. Try these products on a sample of hemlock so you are sure you like the look. I personally would not use velevt oil on the exterior. You can buy direct from the Manufacturer in Appleton Wisconsin. They can mix whatever blend works for the look you are trying to achieve. If you want me to send some pics of the interior send me your e-mail address. TTadysak@habush.com

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Permalink Reply by logdog on January 5, 2010 at 9:26pm

I would recomend penetrol for first and second coats!i would then seal with coronado brand flat/dull poly!you cant even tell theres a sealer on your logs ?no shine!the penetrol is a oil base wood preservitive!test the process first to make sure its the look you want?

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