Refinish a Log Home
Refinishing your log home is a crucial part of ownership. Depending on the environment the home is located in, the wood can be liable to decay. Proper refinishing should be done once a year. It will not only make you home more aesthetically pleasing, but it will prevent rotting. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Refinishing
1. Locate the areas on the exterior of the log home which have mold or mildew. Mold and mildew over time will cause substantial rotting.
2. Use a pressure washer to clean away the mold and mildew. Use a pressure washer with a psi of 1,000 to 2,500. Start washing at a safe distance of 18 inches from the logs. Move closer if needed to remove the mold and mildew. Be careful to not chip away wood.
3. Use a log cleaning agent to remove the old stain. Apply the cleaning agent to a dry rag and rub out the old stain.
4. Use sandpaper or a power sander to remove any remaining stain and to smooth rough areas.
5. Wait for the home to completely dry. If you apply sealant before the logs have dried it will trap moisture inside.
6. Apply a single layer of stain-sealant to the logs with a large brush. To darken the wood additional layers can be added. You do not need to wait for the first layer to dry entirely to seal additional layers. Make sure you seal every area of exposed wood.
7. Wipe off all of the excess stain-sealant with a cloth.
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