How to Stain a Log Home

You’ll need:

One of the products listed above
Plastic sheeting to protect surfaces not getting stained
Sashco’s CPR, if necessary, to remove surface contaminants
A power washer or media blaster for surface prep
Sand paper, Sashco’s Buffy Pad System or Osborn brushes (or a combination of all) to remove wood fuzz (called felting)
Squirrel cage mixer to mix the stain
Stain sprayer
Large (5-6” wide) long-handled stain brushes
Some buddies to help
Food to feed said buddies

Great stain jobs and longevity start with great surface prep. After you’ve covered up plants, windows, fixtures, etc., use a media blaster or power washer to get rid of all peeling stain, gray wood, dust, pollen, mold, bird poo, etc. You want the surface to be as close to original wood as possible. Allow the surface to thoroughly dry before staining.

Drench it. Don’t skimp. Apply it really heavily. We can’t say it enough: the more stain you can get on the surface, the better.

Use those long-handled paint brushes to really push the stain into the wood. This is where those buddies come in handy.

After the first coat is completely dry, apply a 2nd coat of stain. Two coats are best for longevity, protection, even color, and an overall awesome looking log or wood home.

If you chose Capture Log Stain, now is the time to apply the Cascade clear coat. Apply it once the stain itself is dry. Just brush out runs.

You just accomplished a major feat. Enjoy it!