Why Low-Cost Finishes End Up Costing Homeowners More

The low-cost option in many industries usually isn't the best offering, and usually the buyer regrets the purchase and ends up buying a higher-quality (and higher price) product. For log and timber homes, LIFELINE Ultra-2 or Ultra-7 is dedicated to preserving log homes. A high-quality product, designed with the unique characteristics of logs and timbers will cost more, but these beautiful log homes are worth it.

Removing Dried Finishes & More

Cleaning wood surfaces prior to staining and sealing is an important step to ensuring proper adhesion. But what happens if you "oops" a glob of Perma-Chink and don't notice it until later? Or get a little overspray of Shell-Guard on windows? Read this How-To on cleaning up logs from spills and oopies-daisies.

LIFELINE Interior Adds Exceptional Color to Your Logs & Timbers

LIFELINE Interior can transform your interior into a beautiful masterpiece. The wealth of colors and superior performance of the finish offer a wide variety of colors designed to make a bold design statement. Where do you start with choosing an interior finish? Read more to find out.

How To Apply LIFELINE Interior

Applying LIFELINE Interior requires a slightly different approach than exterior finishes, but it also offers a bit more freedom. Interiors are safe from almost every outdoor force, except for the ability of the sun's potential UV damage. Adding UV Boost protects the color of the wood from the "picture frame" effect and is highly recommended in all interior finishes.

The Color of Check Mate 2

When sealing checks, selecting the right color of Check Mate 2 will help seamlessly blend the sealed check with the rest of the log or timber. Like almost all colored products, the fresh out of the tube color will be lighter than the dried and cured color.

How Seal Checks & Apply Check Mate 2

Checks are the cracks in logs and timbers that develop as the wood dries and moves. They can become a breeding place for insects or fungi, as upward-facing checks can catch and hold water. Sealing checks is easy with Check Mate 2, and we have an easy-to-follow guide on proactively protecting your logs.

Workshops & Log Home Show Events

Learn about the PCS family of products at our workshops or select Log & Timber Home Expos near you. Upcoming events:

Upcoming Workshops

October 19 - Stevensville, MT

October 19 - Petersburg, PA

October 26 - Knoxville, TN