Log Home Restoration: Finish Removal

The debate among log home restoration contractors rages on as to the proper way to remove old finishes from a log surface. Use a chemical and blast it off with water pressure, or use crushed corn cob or other media and blast it off with compressed air. Those are the the two most used procedures.  (Read More)

Log Home Restoration: Mission Accomplished

Once the old finish (paint) was removed (media blasted) the wood was reconditioned and neutralized. An oil based sealer/ preservative was applied to the point of refusal by brush and “worked” into the wood.  This was a custom mix to match the existing finish on the garage.  The garage  finish is  latex with a clear top coat. The house finish is  oil  with a clear top coat. We prefer to use penetrating oils that not only absorb deep into the logs but will not crack, blister or peel.

Log Home Restoration: Removing Latex Paint

This Log Home Restoration required media  blasting  removal of a fairly new coat of solid latex paint. The “hot pink” had to go!  Being a fresh coat, it was harder to remove than a finish several years old.  Crushed glass was used to “cut ” the thick coat.

 

 

 

 

 

After a chlorine wash to kill any mold and mildew, a coarse sanding will smooth the rough profile caused by the media blasting. Only a light sanding with coarse paper is required. Sanding too smooth will prevent a penetrating stain from absorbing properly.