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Log Home Maintenance Schedule: When to Clean, Refresh and Restain

The secret to a log home finish that lasts is maintenance before the finish fails. A quick refresh coat on a finish that's still in good shape costs a fraction of stripping and starting over. Here's a simple schedule to follow, and what maintenance looks like for each log home system we sell. Every Year Walk the house. Look for faded or dull areas, bare spots, and places where water stains or mildew are showing. South and west walls get the most sun and usually weather first.Wash the logs. Clean …
Oct 5th 2026 The Stain Depot