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We take pride in wood refinishing and restoration of any type or size. Log Cabins, Cedar sided homes, hemlock, pine and Board & Batton construction are all types buildings that we service. We clean, strip and apply a stain / sealer to enhance their natural beauty of your treasure and provide protection from the harsh seasonal weather here in the northeast.
The Evaluation and Test
Each
restoration project starts with an complete assessment of the task at hand. This
assessment starts with discussing with the homeowner the project and getting a
feel for what type of finish they are looking
for.
Many things must be considered in the initial planning stages of this project.
One of the most important aspects of
the project panning process is the
test area. With the
homeowners permission, we pick an area and perform a test to evaluate the wooden
surface's response to cleaning. stripping and brightening. (Click Photo
Tumbnails to Enlarge) This test will help in the selection of stripping
agent, brightening agent and stain / sealer product. planning
evaluation. and we try to strike a balancthey are looking for in the evaluating
the wood and current sealer or stain. Typically, we also measure the pre-project
moisture content of the wood.
The Cleaning, Stripping and Brightening
After
we have completed the test area and assessment of the project we start the
stripping and brightening components of the restoration process. The stripping,
brightening, and neutralizing
detergents
are selected based on the test area results evaluation. We select the product
that will provide you with optimal results. .Neutralizing the stripping
detergent insures that the finish will take to the wood surface well and it also
facilitates the brightening and pre-staining preparation of the wood surface.
Often, the wood continues to brighten over the next few days as it continues to
dry. (Click Photo Tumbnails to Enlarge)
The Staining and Sealing Process
Stain
application is usually done using several different methods on each project.
Spraying and brushing are the two typical application methods. In some
situations, the
stain is applied with a conventional roller. Our stain / sealer of choice
is ReadySeal. This is a penetrating oil sealer that is available in 6 different
colors or shades. To provide excellent penetration, we often apply 2 coats of
stain to the structure. . .
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