{"title":"Clear Coats \u0026 Topcoats","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClear Coats \u0026amp; Topcoats for Logs \u0026amp; Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear topcoat is what makes your stain last and your maintenance easy. Applied over a log stain, a quality clear coat adds UV protection, water and mildew resistance, and a finished sheen — and it lets you refresh your home by recoating rather than restaining. At Wasatch Timber, we carry Sashco's clear coat system: Cascade for exteriors and Symphony for interior log and wood surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExterior vs. Interior Clear Coats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCascade Clear Topcoat\u003c\/strong\u003e goes over Capture Log Stain on exterior logs to bring out the depth and character of your woodgrain while protecting against moisture, mildew, and algae. Its biggest advantage is maintenance: predictable, affordable upkeep means reapplying Cascade where needed, when needed — no smelly mineral spirits, no full restain. It's available in semi-gloss and matte. \u003cstrong\u003eSymphony Interior Clear Coat\u003c\/strong\u003e is the non-yellowing, washable, scuff-resistant finish for interior logs and wood, creating an atmosphere of cozy warmth while standing up to everyday wear and easy dusting. It comes in gloss and satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Clear Coat Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStain alone gives color, but the clear coat is the sacrificial protective layer that takes the abuse from sun and weather. When it's time to maintain, you reapply the topcoat rather than stripping and restaining the whole home — saving significant time and cost over the life of the house. Pairing the right stain with its matched topcoat is what delivers a finish that lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a clear coat over my log stain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's strongly recommended for exterior logs. The topcoat adds UV and moisture protection and makes future maintenance a simple recoat instead of a full restain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Cascade and Symphony?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCascade is the exterior topcoat designed to go over Capture stain. Symphony is the interior clear coat for log and wood surfaces inside the home, formulated to resist yellowing and stay washable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often do I need to reapply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt depends on sun and weather exposure, but the whole point of the system is easy spot-maintenance — reapply where the finish shows wear rather than redoing the entire surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGloss, satin, or matte?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat's a look preference. Cascade offers semi-gloss and matte for exteriors; Symphony offers gloss and satin for interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestions about matching a topcoat to your stain? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet a free quote.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cascade-clear-coat","title":"Cascade Clear Coat","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaintenance Made Easy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that Capture Log Stain is applied, it’s time for Cascade Clear Topcoat to bring out the depth and character of your unique woodgrain while protecting it against moisture, mildew, and algae. Cascade provides a weather-repellant crystal clear finish while protecting against mildew discoloration and surface cracking of your logs or other vertical wood features of your log home such as log siding, wood trim, and hand-peeled deck rails. Predictable and affordable routine maintenance with Cascade throughout the years means your home stays protected and beautiful. 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Symphony Interior Clear Coat is a crystal clear interior finish that not only protects wood from yellowing over time but also helps shed dust and protects logs from damage by household cleaning chemicals. 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