Both are great products, and it is hard to say which one is the absolute best because there are many factors that ultimately decide how well or long a log home stain will perform. The knowledgable staff of Barrydowne Paint can recommend which type of log home finish will perform exceptionally well and keep maintenance costs down throughout the years on your project. When it comes to staining the most important aspect is surface preperation, in addition to the environment surrounding the building, and moisture content of logs
Modified natural oils and resins are carried deep into the wood’s cell structure using one of nature’s commonplace miracles – water. As the water evaporates, Sansin bonds directly with the wood substrate, forming a tough, durable barrier that won’t crack, peel or blister.
Classic is the ultimate finish for logs and big timbers – easily maintained, it can keep wood beautiful literally for decades. This low-lustre three-coat penetrating formula not only enhances the natural beauty of wood, it also allows it to breathe.
Cetol Log & Siding is a high-performance translucent satin finish for exterior vertical wood surfaces. This alkyd high solids formulation offers optimum protection and a premium look in just two coats.
While minimizing cracking due to the expansion and contraction of the wood, it creates a durable surface barrier to prevent from short term and long term weathering. Natural characteristics and grain of wood to show through the coating.
Logs move and shift like no other structure. Timber-Tec Chinkings and Sealants from Sansin are specially designed to provide the protection log homes demand. During construction, Eco-Stack is an adhesive applied between logs to protect against moisture infiltration. Chinking protects the spaces between your logs and helps seal your home against the weather. Seal’n Hide is a paintable zero-VOC compound designed to seal checks and cracks in bare or finished logs.