Gentle media blasting for log homes, cabins, and timber
Wood & Log Home Blasting
Wood blasting uses softer media — sodium bicarbonate, walnut shell, corn cob, or fine crushed glass — to lift old stain, paint, mildew, and UV damage off log homes, cabins, timber framing, and reclaimed beams. The grain stays intact, so the wood is ready for fresh stain or sealer the next day.
Common applications
Frequently asked
Will blasting damage the wood grain?
Not when the right media and pressure are used. Soda and walnut shell lift coatings without fuzzing the grain — your wood ends up smoother than sanding.
Can you remove old log home stain?
Yes. Media blasting is the fastest way to strip failed stain and UV-grayed wood from full log walls — typically days, not weeks compared to chemical strippers.
Do you re-stain after blasting?
Many contractors in the network handle stain, borate treatment, and chinking as a complete restoration package. Note it in your quote request.
What about fire or smoke damage?
Soda blasting neutralizes smoke odor and lifts char from framing and beams — a standard step in fire restoration before re-staining or sealing.