Overview
Log Home Sanding & Grinding Services
Much like media blasting, sanding and grinding are part of the pre-stain log surface prepping process. Sanding is typically performed after media blasting and removes stubborn stain on the logs or tail ends that media blasting sometimes leaves behind. Grinders are used on the tail ends of logs to smooth the rough-end grain.
If your log home needs professional sanding or grinding work prior to staining, Log Masters Restorations would love to earn your business. We’re here to answer all your sanding and grinding questions. Read on for a glimpse into how we decide whether to sand or grind logs before applying stain to your log home. Contact our professionals today to discuss the specifics.
What Is Log Home Sanding and Grinding?
Sanding and grinding services are used to prep the log home’s wood exterior for staining.
Can you make your log surface smooth like glass?
Sure. We do that for interior walls, but we don’t recommend that degree of sanding for the exterior of your home. A slightly textured wood surface will absorb more stain and create a stronger bond.
When sanding wood to a glass-like smoothness, the surface wood fibers heat up and condense. Condensed wood fibers actually repel liquid, and that’s the opposite of what you want when staining your log home.
If your logs have a smooth, glass-like surface, the stain may bead up or roll off, making effective adhesion nearly impossible. Premature blistering or peeling may occur if protective stain is unable to penetrate the wood surface.
Do you have to sand a log home after media blasting?
Not always. Sanding is elective when it comes to a media blasted log home. While not necessary, it does provide a nice look and can remove any problem areas that may have been left behind by blasting the home with recycled glass media.
Sanding is, however, an important step after chemical stripping. Using a pressure washer to remove a chemical stripping agent and old stain can leave a wood surface fuzzy or splintered. Sanding will bring back that fresh milled look!
Log Surface Stain Prep
For preparing the log surface prior to stain after media blasting or chemical stripping. It also used on tail ends, smoke damage or stubborn stained surfaces.
Need Log Home Sanding Before Staining?
If your log home has recently been media blasted or stripped of chemicals, there’s a good chance it might need to be sanded before a new coat of stain is applied. Skipping this step could leave your home’s wood exterior looking ragged or shabby. The right amount of sanding will give it a nice finish and allow stain to properly seep into the logs.
When you hire Log Masters Restorations for your sanding and grinding needs, you’ll have peace of mind that your log home is in good hands. Our team of expert log home sanders who will perform top-notch stain prep work. Your home deserves to look its best, so make sure you bring in the best restoration professionals to get the job done. Estimates are fast and free.