Taking On Some Color – WhiteWash Logs and Windows

The logs of our home are being stained, thanks to my shoulders, elbows and wrists co-operating.

Although the house still doesn’t look like much in the photo, we have come a long way very quickly this week.

The windows are in on the main floor, front and back doors have been installed, and most of the white wash staining has been completed.

This is actually a stain called Pickled White. Two coats plus one coat of satin sealant. The stain has UV protection added in to prevent discoloration from the sun's rays over the years.

I actually just finished off staining the master bedroom and bath and gave it one quick coat of sealant to boot. Those rooms are being decorated in ‘old log cabin style’. A dark stain applied with some fake white chinking to come will make us feel like we’re sleeping in a cabin in the woods at the end of our busy days. Building your own place you can really see what your home loans, if you have any, are paying for. And you can appreciate the choices you’ve made once you’ve settled in.

Here’s a quick shot of the main floor, from the front entranceway and the whitewash log walls (above). Note the large gap at the top of every window installation – that is to prevent the windows from cracking as the logs settle over the next few years.

Notice how fresh the whitewash makes the logs look as well as the large space left above each window.