Cabin Staining & Chinking Services
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Professional Cabin and Log Home Chinking Services by CertaPro Painters®
Log homes and cabins may not be the majority, but they can be found in just about every corner of the country — from mountain retreats to lakeside properties to rural acreage. We cater to these unique homes with specialized log home staining and cabin chinking, offered as part of our comprehensive exterior painting services. Maintaining a log exterior comes with its own set of demands, driven by the nature of the material itself.
Staining protects the log faces, but the joints between them need attention too. Chinking is the flexible sealant that fills those gaps, and it does more than keep out drafts. As logs expand, contract, and settle with the seasons, chinking stretches and moves with them — maintaining a continuous seal against wind, rain, insects, and energy loss.
Whether your cabin needs a fresh stain, chinking repair, or both, we’ll assess the condition of your logs and recommend the approach that fits. Contact CertaPro Painters Today!
Why Staining is Important for Log Homes.
Stains will soak into the wood, and allow the ability for moisture to escape the log, while still protecting from the elements on the outside of the home. Log homes should be stained approximately once every 3-7 years, depending on the types of materials used and the weather / conditions around the home. Lots of direct sunlight, rain, hail, or snow, can accelerate the rate at which staining applications should be done. Staining is one of the most important maintenance requirements for log homes and should be on your maintenance calendar if you own a property like this.
The Process for Staining Log Homes
The process for staining a home is overall, fairly simple. However depending on the architecture there may be some unique problems with accessing all of the wood surfaces for staining. Here in Tennessee, 2 story homes with some hard-to-reach places are not uncommon. Take great care if you decide to DIY a staining project like this and seriously consider hiring a team of professionals.
- Clean the exterior – Remove all dirt, bugs, debris that would otherwise interfere with the staining process, a hose or power washer are good methods of doing this
- Let the water from cleaning dry out, and start the staining process. There are numerous ways to apply stain, but a sprayer and a brush are an efficient combo of tools. Srpay on the stain, brush it into the wood. Work your way all the way around the house doing this process. Be generous with the stain application, dont skimp!
- Make sure at least 30 min have passed, and start the process over again for a 2nd coat of stain.
- After giving the stain some time to cure its a good time to plan for chinking. Chinking can be done at any time but after looking over the entire exterior of the home while staining your probably have a good idea of where this need to be done.
Log Home & Cabin Staining Projects Completed by Our Team
See below for after photos of log home and cabin staining projects completed by our team across North America.
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Interested in getting pricing and timeline information for your cabin staining project? Get started by setting up a free estimate appointment with our team.
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