After media blasting or chemical stripping logs are left with a slight texture that needs to be sanded down to get the logs back to a smooth finish.  Sanding is a key step that many companies skip, which leads to an inconsistent adherence of the stain, and a less appealing finished look.   At Doyle Log Home Restoration we thoroughly sand all areas blasted or stripped, which removes texture and left over product from the surface to make the logs appear new again for proper application of stain.