Since 1981, Perma-Chink Log Home Sealant has proven itself on thousands of chinked and chinkless style homes to become the most widely applied chinking in the world. It’s simply the best log home chinking by every measure: longevity, appearance, performance and ease of application.
Revolutionizing the log home industry from inception, we have improved Perma-Chink throughout the decades to offer a log home sealant with unparalled adhesion, elasticity, easy tooling, and is blister-proof and slump-free. Our improvement efforts is why Perma-Chink is the leading choice of log homeowners who want to seal and protect their investments for generations.
No matter what size your project, we have multiple sizes to meet your needs.
5 gallon pails are best suited for large projects, paired with a follow plate and bulk loading gun (manual or powered). This combination is less expensive than using tubes.
Product Information
Perma-Chink is a flexible, textured log home chinking that seals the open gaps between logs to eliminate heat loss and air infiltration. Even though it looks and feels like traditional mortar, it’s not. Perma-Chink is a pure acrylic that adheres to logs and stretches to maintain a tight seal by following log movement.
Features
- Eliminates Air and Water Infiltration
- Remains Flexible to Allow for Log Movement
- For Exterior and Interior
- Suitable for all Climates
Resource Links
- SDS (External website)
- Product Label
- Sealants Application Guide
- Watch Application Video on YouTube
Application Temperature
40° to 90°F
Application Methods
- Chink Pump
- Bulk-loading gun and follow plate
- Ratchet caulking gun
- Application bag
Surface Preparation
- Clean and dry
- Free of oils and wax
- Backing material or bond breaker
Shelf Life
3 Years
Frequency
One-time application
Special Instructions
- Apply to approximately 3/8″ thickness
- Avoid application in direct sunlight
- Chink seam size should be 1/6 of log diameter
Drying Time
- Skins over in 1-2 hours
- Cures in 2-8 weeks depending on temperature and humidity
Estimate the amount of Perma-Chink needed for your project
Fill log gaps with appropriate sized backer rod before applying sealant.
Apply Perma-Chink log chinking over backer rod.
Mist with water to make tooling sealant easy and smooth.
With light pressure, slide flat-bladed tool along sealant to smooth and ensure adhesion to logs.
Your questions about Perma-Chink answered.
Can I get Perma-Chink wet?
When applying Perma-Chink, we recommend spraying the applied Perma-Chink with water to help tool (smooth out) the sealant and ensure proper adhesion to the logs.
Can I stain over Perma-Chink chinking?
Yes. Perma-Chink will take on some color, so if you prefer to keep the color pristine, you can apply the sealant after the finish goes on the logs.
What if I don’t like my chink color?
Good news! We have Chink Paint that can change the color of your chinking.
