Preparation
Whether you are building a new log home, restoring your existing log home, or just doing a maintenance coating, preparation is the first and most important step in the longevity of your new coating. Once preparation complete, you can move on to the next step: preserving and staining your log home!
Kernel Blaster
Media blasting, crushed glass is especially good at removing stubborn stains, either fresh or old, and tends to leave less "felting" (wood fuzz), reducing and possibly eliminating the amount of secondary prep that may be necessary. This Method also leaves the most desirable wood colour.
CPR
Log Cleaner & Brightener
CPR is used to clean and brighten uncoated wood that is dirty, faded, or gray from UV exposure. Mix CPR to the brightening solution strength for use on new construction just prior to staining to remove dirt and grime from logs during the building process and to break down mill glaze. Mixed at the log cleaning solution strength—use for periodic cleaning of stained logs to extend the life of your stain.
Sashco's Buffy System
Sashco's Buffy system used with a variable speed grinder to remove wood fuzz (felting) after power washing or media blasting. How many Buffy Pads Will I need? Depending on what’s being removed, a single Buffy Pad can cover 150-200 square feet before needing to be replaced. The Grabber Pad should be replaced every 10-15 Buffy Pad changes. The Backer Pad needs to be replaced rarely (every 10 Grabber Pads).
Osborn Brush
Remove wood fuzz (called felting) after power washing or media blasting, and knock down excessive raised grain with an Osborn brush on a variable speed grinder. How many Osborn Brushes will I need? Depending on what’s being removed, a single Osborn brush can be used on 2,000-4,000 square feet before needing replacement.
Makita Sanding Accessories
Strip discs, available in soft and long life hard designs. These discs greatly reduces the risk of burning the wood surfaces due to their open design. Best practice is a variable speed grinder to help reduce the heat build up on the wood surface.
Makita Sanding Accessories
Sanding belt cleaner, prolongs the life of sanding belts and discs. A gentle movement across a rotating sanding belt or disc removes loaded wood dust from abrasive and returns disc to almost new condition. Crepe Rubber Construction Part No: 777777-A
Makita Sanding Accessories
Wheel Sander abrasive wheels are used to remove wood fuzz (felting) on wood surface in preparation for stain Designed to be used with Makita 4-3/4 inch wheel sander Model number 9741
Makita Sanding Accessories
Makita replacement backing pads help avoid launching sanding discs across the job site by replacing your backer as needed