Using reclaimed barn wood makes a great architectural statement as well as adding unique characteristics which are found on each indivdual piece of wood.

David Aurbeck, a dealer for Expedition Log Homes, used 200-year old reclaimed barn wood for the floor on one of his model homes. The result is stunning! David did this by using loft flooring he found in an old farm barn. He prepared the surface with Prelude wood primer, followed by two coats of Lifeline Interior stain in Walnut color. David carefully applied the stain by using felt/foam pads. Then he used a fence staining applicator to apply five coats of Sure Shine gloss clear top finish (he sanded after the first coat).

He also used Prelude wood primer and Acrylic Satin topcoat on the interior walls and knotty pine ceiling.

“I love your products and they work great in central Illinois” says David. “These pine handcrafted logs were prepped with Log Wash cleaner. I used Lifeline Ultra-2 Sequoia on the exterior. I applied two coats on all areas but 3 on the prow and side of the garage due to high sun exposure. I then applied one coat of gloss over everything. The second coat was then satin (a third coat of satin on sun areas). The combination gave it some depth without the glare”.

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