When applying “READY SEAL” to a log home, should I chink or stain first & when?
Stain should be applied first, prior to the application of any caulking or chinking, and allowed to thoroughly dry (24-72 hours after the last coat of stain depending on the weather). On new construction, this will be after the walls are erected, the roof is on, the windows have been installed, and any cleaning/borate treatments have been applied. On existing homes, this will be after any previous finishes have been removed and the logs have been cleaned and allowed to dry. The stain will provide a clean/primed surface for the caulking or chinking to adhere to and you wont have to be concerned about coloring the chinking.
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