Staining & Refinishing Log Homes

Curb Appeal Painting will also stain and refinish your Log Home

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There are many situations in which wood will be exposed to water. In particular, wood siding and wooden decks will be exposed to a great deal of water in their lifetimes. Even wood that is indoors is not safe from accidental liquid spills. Unfortunately, no matter the location or source, water can cause all sorts of problems for wood. This is where your wood stain goes into action. Wood stain forms a barrier over the surface of your wood that is waterproof. This causes water to flow away harmlessly without having the slightest effect on your wood.

Good surface preparation is the first step to any staining project. Even with new wood, the USDA Forest Products Laboratory has found that as little as two weeks’ exposure to weather and sunlight will damage the surface fibers and measurably decrease coating adhesion. A previously coated surface generally has some weathered surface fibers as well as loose coating (chalkiness or peeling), dirt, pollen and mildew. Obviously, these are things you don’t want to coat. Curb Appeal Painting professionals will remove them to get to a clean, stable surface.

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Staining your Cabinets or your Log Home with a quality stain will more than pay for itself by its longevity.

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