HOW DOES SUPERCHINK WORK?

SuperChink has a creamy consistency which makes it easy to apply with no thinning or premixing needed. It provides a tight seal between the logs and also provides a decorative textured appearance which looks great in just about any log home design. Because it is an acrylic, SuperChink applies very smoothly and easily. The product can be used in a gap of any size. SuperChink should applied over backer rod or bond breaker tape. While it may take several weeks for SuperChink to dry completely, it is normally dry to the touch within 24 hours. SuperChink will maintain a soft and slightly pliable nature after it has cured so it never becomes completely hard or rigid to the touch. Once cured, SuperChink becomes virtually impervious to weather conditions.

SUPERCHINK LOOKS GREAT!

SuperChink is available in the four standard colors shown below. The colors are designed to enhance the natural beauty of any log home. A sample card is available upon request.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF USING SUPERCHINK?

• SuperChink is designed for exterior use on log homes which have been treated with oil based coatings such as Woodguard or Sikkens Cetol Log and Siding.
   
• SuperChink is designed for interior use over water based interior coatings such as Natural Home Interior and Lifeline Interior.
   
• SuperChink provides a flexible, durable seal between logs through a wide variety of temperature and weather conditions.
   
• SuperChink is a creamy acrylic that is easy to apply and looks great.

SUPERCHINK IS SAFE TO USE!

SuperChink is an acrylic emulsion which is completely safe and nonflammable. Spills which are still wet can be cleaned with a damp cloth; Equipment may be cleaned with soap and water. Dried chinking material can be scraped or softened with a safety solvent.

HOW DO YOU PREPARE THE SURFACE OF THE LOG TO APPLY CHINKING?

The surface of the logs must be clean and free of all dirt, pollen, sawdust or any other loose material so that the SuperChink can achieve the best possible adhesion. If the logs are to be stained this should be done prior to beginning chinking. Logs stained with Woodguard Wood Preservative should be allowed to cure for three to four weeks prior to chinking. This will allow the oil to fully penetrate into the log to allow maximum adhesion.

SHOULD BACKER ROD OR MASKING TAPE BE USED WITH SUPERCHINK?

Yes. SuperChink is designed to stick to the log above and the log below and otherwise provide a free reservoir of chinking to allow for log movement. If there is a uniform gap between the logs use a backer rod to fill it. Logfinish.com stocks backer rod in a variety of sizes in both round and trapezoidal shapes. For irregular or tapered spaces between logs we recommend that EPS beadboard be used. This product can be easily cut to the desired shape with a utility knife or a hot knife. For milled logs with a uniform groove, apply a masking tape to the bottom of the groove and then apply SuperChink. Backer Rod, EPS Beadboard, and Masking Tape all serve as a bond breaker surface. With SuperChink applied over a bond breaker, when log movement occurs the chinking will be able to stretch to accommodate the movement while maintaining an excellent seal. Properly installed, SuperChink will effectively resist tearing or delamination from the wood. Experienced chinkers all confirm that the use of bond breaking backer rod, EPS Beadboard or masking tape is a critical factor in a long lasting chinking job.

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO APPLY AND FINISH SUPERCHINK?

A grout bag or a bulk loading gun is the easiest way to apply SuperChink. For starters apply a ½” bead of chinking at intervals of 1 inch across the chinking gap. Smooth out the chinking to its finish thickness of at least ¼ of an inch using a slightly damp foam paint brush or a polyester bristle brush. Completely finish each section before going on to the next. Once SuperChink begins to set up it becomes very difficult to make adjustments.

WHAT IS THE SUPERCHINK WARRANTY?

Vimasco, Corp., the manufacturer of SuperChink warrants its chinking materials to be completely free of manufacturing defects and further warrants that products will perform as indicated in the product literature under normal circumstances. The product must be applied as per Vimasco's recommendations and must not be exposed to extreme conditions or physical stress beyond the performance parameters of the products. Any product which is deemed to be defective by Vimasco’s laboratories or which does not perform in a manner which Vimasco deems to be satisfactory for at least 5 years will be replaced at no charge. This warranty should not be construed to include labor or any other charges over and above the cost of replacement material sufficient to correct the situation.

HOW MUCH AREA WILL A FIVE GALLON PAIL OF SUPERCHINK COVER?

WHAT TEMPERATURE RANGE IS BEST FOR SUPERCHINK?

While chinking, the surface temperature of the logs should never be above 90 degrees or below 40 degrees. If the logs are too cold the pores of the wood tighten and do not allow proper bonding to the surface. If the logs are too hot the liquid in the chinking will evaporate too quickly resulting in lack of adhesion and the development of blisters. A good rule is to never chink in direct sunlight.

HOW LONG DOES SUPERCHINK TAKE TO CURE?

After application, SuperChink will dry to the touch in 24-48 hours depending on weather conditions. The chinking will completely cure all the way through in 2 to 4 weeks. It is critical to make sure that the chinking is not exposed to rain or freezing temperatures during the first 48 hours after application.

WHAT ABOUT BLISTERS IN THE CHINKING?

Blisters can form in chinking when moisture from the chinking or an external moisture source accumulates in voids beneath the chinking and heat draws the moisture to the surface causing a blister. Most blisters occur early in the curing process. To avoid blisters do not chink in direct sunlight and use a tarp to keep the sunlight off the chinking during application and curing. If blisters do pop up puncture a hole in the middle of it releasing the trapped air and push it gently back into place. After 3 or 4 days, repair the blister by applying a small amount of chinking in the hole used to release the pressure in the blister.

HOW IS SUPERCHINK SHIPPED?

SuperChink Log Chinking is shipped in D.O.T.-approved five gallon plastic pails that are packaged in strong corrugated cartons. 99% of our orders are shipped within 24 hours of order receipt via UPS Groundtrack.

HOW DO I ORDER SUPERCHINK?