The Easy Way to Make Custom Chink Paint with Log Jam.
It’s easy to make your own Log Jam® chink paint on site. And since mixing your own costs 1/3 less than buying premixed chink paint, it’s the money-smart choice. Simply follow the instructions below, then apply over any water-based chinking.
Preparation:
Be sure that all chink lines are clean and dry, and free of waxes, mold, mildew, dust, pollen, and other contaminants.
Mixing Instructions
Large Volume (Yield: approximately 5 gallons mixed)
- Remove and set aside 1 gallon of chinking from a 5 gallon pail.
- Add one gallon of distilled water back into the pail.
- Using a high viscosity mixing blade (available at most hardware or paint stores), thoroughly mix the water and chinking.
- Add additional water or chinking (in small increments) to “dial in” your preferred viscosity.
Small Volume (Yield: approximately 1 quart mixed)
- Gun out entire contents of one 30 oz. cartridge of chinking into any large plastic container (such as a clean 1 gallon ice cream bucket).
- Add in 8 oz. of distilled water. Using a mixing blade or a typical kitchen handheld mixer, thoroughly mix the water and chinking.
- Add additional water or chinking (in small increments) to “dial in” your preferred viscosity.
Application Instructions:
- Using a foam paint brush, paint pad or trowel (whichever you prefer), apply the chink paint and smooth onto the chink line.
- Clean off any drips or runs immediately so they don’t dry on the wood and stain it.
- Allow to thoroughly dry. Cover exterior walls if rainfall is expected within 24 hours after application.
Coverage Rates:
Joint Width | 3/4″ | 1″ | 1–1 1/2″ | 2″ | 3″ |
Lineal Feet per 1 Gallon | 1760 | 1320 | 880 | 660 | 440 |