Forum topic by territerri | posted 10-14-2013 10:32 AM | 1413 views | 0 times favorited | 5 replies | ![]() |
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10-14-2013 10:32 AM |
I just had a beautiful Cedar log home built. I am very upset with the final result of the exterior. I did want to go on a darker side, however, all of the knots, natural grain and rough end pieces came up black in color. I am so distressed. This is a vacation home and I wasn’t nearby when the staining was done. I was astonished by the photos my builder sent me after it was all done. At our last meeting, I reminded him that I was very concerned how the color we selected (sickens dark oak) would come up on the logs and that I definitely did not want it too dark and if appeared to come up too dark, than I would just clear finish. Unfortunately my builder did not make me aware about the very, almost black spots, all throughout! Needless to say I realize there is no fix for this now. My builder feels badly, but agrees that nothing could be done for the dark spots. Perhaps sanding the corners may help that area a bit but as for the rest of the house?? I have a brand new home with as very poor looking finish. The stain was mixed into a satin poly and this was done in one process. Does anyone have any suggestion?? |