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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Log Furniture Finishing

If you are a newbie to log furniture building and maintenance, finishing the furniture was probably in the back of your mind somewhere. Today, we are going to talk about why it is important to stain your logs with a finish just after the furniture is built, as well as why you may have to finish them again in the distant future if you’re investing in outdoor furniture.

Most log furniture is sprayed with a clear finish soon after it is built, and this is a very important process for multiple reasons. First of all, the finish helps to seal in the natural color of the log, and fight any aging tendencies. Not only does the finish protect the beauty of the log, it also blocks off any moisture or wood pests from harming its vulnerable insides.

Most log homes have to periodically be refinished every once in a while, but you will most likely never have to finish your furniture, unless you bought it unfinished, or plan to keep it outside. If the furniture is kept outside in a bright area with lots of sunlight, the finish will start to wear off after about 10 years. Tomorrow we will talk about the different available wood stains and how to stain your furniture, which is a fun do-it-yourself project similar to finishing.

by: Log Cabin Rustics