Log cabin with chinking exterior

Recently we helped choose a colour palette for a historic log cabin renovation and new addition. Colour is so important when blending new and old structures. Here's a before and after look at this project.

Choosing log cabin exterior paint colors is actually not that easy. It is because we can’t really paint the logs. Paint is meant to protect the surface underneath. Painting can prevent your stones, woods, metals, and other similar materials from rusting. Plus, color paint can add personality to your property too. So, painting a log cabin may be a good idea.

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Is painting a log cabin a cute idea or a huge mistake? Here's what you should know.

Exterior photo gallery of log cabin homes and kits by The Original Log Cabin Homes.

The options available for log home stains have increased exponentially in the past ten years–no longer is it brown, brown, and more brown. Here's how to narrow down all the log cabin stain options, and pick the right one for your log home.

This rustic mountain residence was designed by Peter Zimmerman Architects along with Yellowstone Traditions, sited in Teton Valley, Wyoming.

This timber frame cabin is designed by M.T.N Design along with PrecisionCraft Log & Timber Homes, located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Though the way the shade of stain makes your log home look is a major consideration, there’s more to selecting a stain than meets the eye. In addition to wanting to make sure you choose the right color, you’ll also want to pick a product that performs to your expectations, both in terms of initial application and future touch-ups. Here's what you need to know to choose your log home stain.