Causes of Interior Water Stains
This may have occurred during the building process, gaps between the log courses due to Once you have some situations. Once you have been corrected, you can begin to repair the water marks.
Repairing Water Stains on Interior Log Walls
The best method may depend on the depth and severity of the staining. If they are generated during the building process and the staining is severe, you may want to consider hiring a Mostly I will have a seal on the room, it is very effective. Most log professionals will do the best to seal the area and help minimize dust from traveling into other areas of the home.
If you decide to tackle the project yourself, start by using regular sand paper (a fine to medium grit, depending on the log species) and a traditional palm sander. Begin sanding at It might be necessary to use an orbital sander or belt sander. Concentrate on blending the darker edges. It takes patience and care to remove the water stained area without removing too much of You can easily damage your log wall. You may be able to achieve good results by sanding the water stained area only and applying a pigmented stain. for for results, once the water mark has been removed, light sand the whole log wall to allow for even absorption of stain and avoid color variations.
Staining Interior Log Walls
Interior log walls are indirect or direct UV rays through skylights, windows and doors. Even if your interior log wall was not previously stable, chances are that over time the characteristic of the log wall will appear different.
Depending on your personal preference, you can choose a clear (non-yellowing) finish in a gloss or satin. Whether you are trying to match an existing log wall or deciding what color would be best blend with your existing finish, most manufacturers are happy to mail color samples of their products. Applying a finish to interior walls will not exist offer protection but also make cleaning the log surface easier.
Conclusion
In most situations water leaving obvious signs of water damage, there are no quick and easy solutions. Your patience will pay off once you expose the new bright wood fibers just beneath the surface.
