Sashco Transformation Log & Timber sizes: Gallon | 2 Gallon Pack | 5 Gallon Pail
Sashco Transformation Log & Timber Stain, 2 Gallon Pack
This pack is two 1 gallon cans of Sashco Transformation Log & Timber in the same color. Transformation is an oil-based, semi-transparent log stain with a gloss finish and no clear top coat. Two gallons is a good size for a small cabin, a garage or shed, porch posts and beams, or a maintenance coat on part of a log home. For a whole house, see the 5 gallon pail.
What 2 Gallons of Transformation Stain Covers
| Coat | Coverage per gallon | This 2 gallon pack |
|---|---|---|
| First coat on bare or restored logs | 150-250 sq ft | About 300-500 sq ft |
| Second coat or maintenance coat | 300-500 sq ft | About 600-1,000 sq ft |
A new two-coat job uses roughly 1.5 times as much stain as the first coat alone, so this pack does about 200-330 sq ft of wall from start to finish. Rough, dry or weathered logs land at the low end. Sashco recommends boxing (mixing together) all your cans before you start so the color is even across the wall.
Transformation Log & Timber at a Glance
- Finish: oil-based, semi-transparent, gloss. A third coat adds more shine.
- Where to use it: exterior log walls, timbers and vertical wood. It isn't made for deck floors; use a deck stain there.
- Weather window: surface temperatures of 40-90°F, 24 hours between coats, and 1-2 days with no rain afterward.
- Prep: clean, dry wood (19% moisture or less) with failing stain and loose fibers removed. Sashco CPR cleans off dirt and mildew.
- Clean-up: mineral spirits.
- VOC: under 250 g/L.
- Pairs with: all Sashco chinking and caulk, like Log Jam and Log Builder.
Sashco Transformation Stain Colors
Choose from 11 colors: Gold Tone Light, Medium and Dark; Red Tone Light, Medium and Dark; Brown Tone Light, Medium and Dark; Natural; and Redwood. Both cans in the pack come in the color you pick. Wood species and age change how a color looks, so try it on a hidden spot first.
Transformation or Capture?
Transformation is oil-based and needs no top coat, which makes it the usual pick for restoring weathered logs. Sashco Capture is water-based and is finished with Cascade clear coat. Our 1 gallon Transformation page has a side-by-side comparison and step-by-step application directions.
FAQ
Is this two separate gallons?
Yes, two 1 gallon cans of the same color.
How much does it cost to stain a log cabin with Transformation?
Estimate your wall area, then use the coverage table above. A small cabin often needs a few packs or a 5 gallon pail, and larger orders cost less per gallon. See our stain coverage guide.
Where can I buy Sashco Transformation stain?
Right here. Orders placed before 4pm ET ship the same day, with free shipping. Questions? Email Sales@TheStainDepot.com.
Helpful guides: Best log home stain | Log home maintenance schedule | Which Sashco product do I need? Capture vs Transformation, chinking & caulk
