Can You Paint a Log Home? 7 Reasons to Never Do It
December 3, 2025
Can you paint a log home? You can, and you will regret it. Paint traps moisture, hides rot and peels within a few years. Stain instead, and here is why.
About the author
Cory Ramage
Cory Ramage is the General Manager of Log Care, Inc., a log home restoration company that has served Jackson Hole, Teton Valley and Star Valley since 2008. He runs day-to-day operations and scheduling, and he is the first person most homeowners talk to about their logs, chinking and finish.
Articles by Cory Ramage
Log Home Restoration Cost in Jackson Hole: 4 Jobs, Honest Numbers
June 25, 2025
Log home restoration cost in Jackson Hole: blasting $3–$6/sq ft, staining $1.40–$10/sq ft, re-chinking $12–$22/linear ft, rot repair from $250 to $5,500.
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