Cabin Maintenance: Seals & Stains

To preserve the natural beauty of your log cabin or home you need to maintain the exterior by periodically applying a protective coating. The stain that was factory-applied to your Cozy Cabin is Haley Paint’s Wilderness Ultra Log Stain 701 (since 2019*). To maintain your Ultra Log Stain, apply ULS & UTF Maintenance Coat at approximately 5 year intervals. This product can be purchased directly from the manufacturer’s website.

*If your home was built prior to 2019, see the Stain Upgrade page for alternate steps to upgrade your home to the current stain.

Step 1

Remove the shutters and anything else attached to the home that blocks access to stained surfaces.

Step 2

Clean the exterior. This is typically done with a pressure washer. The goal is simply to clean the siding – not to strip the stain. Be careful not to wash so closely that it roughs up the wood. If any mildew is present, treat it with a mold & mildew remover before the next step.

Step 3

When the exterior has fully dried you are ready for the maintenance coat. It is typically applied with a large brush. If you choose to apply it with an airless sprayer it may still need to be back-brushed for consistency. A properly-applied single maintenance coat is all that’s needed to freshen and preserve your exterior for the next 5 years. Reinstall your shutters when the material is fully cured.

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