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Lifeline Ultra-2

Premium Transparent Wood Finish

Made in USA

Butternut #854 Autumn Gold #815 Dark Honey #822 Oak #832 Wheat #821 Natural #880 Dark Natural #830 Sequoia #835
Hazelnut #870 Cedar #885 Bronze #874 Chestnut #868 Walnut #865 Driftwood #861 Stone Gray #863 Gentry Gray #842
Beachwood #848 Barn Gray #872 Classic Brown #878 Pickled White #850 Ebony #890
*Color chips are representative of color; number of coats and wood species may affect final color. We recommend free samples for evaluation prior to purchase.
 
Lifeline Ultra-2 log home stain

1 Gallon

SKU:  U2G
Price: $116.99
Lifeline Ultra-2 log home stain

5 Gallon

SKU:  U2P
Price: $486.99
Lifeline Ultra-2 log home stain

Sample

SKU:  U2S
Price: $0.00
Our best selling, highest performance log home exterior stain. No other two-coat transparent wood finish system lasts as long as Lifeline Ultra-2 with a clear topcoat of Lifeline Advance. It is so durable that it is covered by a 5-year limited warranty. This advanced waterborne formula enriches the look of natural wood grain and protects against damaging UV from the sun.
Homeowners and contractors appreciate just how easy it is to apply with an airless sprayer or brush. Remember – not all waterborne stains are created equal. Order your free sample of Lifeline Ultra-2 and see for yourself.
  • Unparalleled UV protection
  • Lowest maintenance of any exterior finish
  • Breathable film allows unseasoned logs to dry out
Use Lifeline Advance Clear Top Coat to qualify for a 5-Year Warranty on Lifeline Ultra-2.

Shelf Life
  • 3 Year

Application Temperature
  • 40° to 90°

Application Methods
  • Airless sprayer
  • Brush

Surface Preparation
  • Clean and dry
  • Free of mold and mildew
  • Never use steel wool

Frequency
  • As needed, depending on exposure
Special Instructions
  • Back-brushing required
  • Stir container every 15-20 minutes
  • Maintain a wet edge to avoid lap marks
  • Requires one coat of Lifeline Advance topcoat
  • Avoid applying in direct sun
Drying Time
  • Dry to the touch in 2-4 hours
  • Cures in 72 hours
Coverage
  • 350-450 square feet / gallon depending on the porosity of the wood(1st coat)
  • 600-800 square feet / gallon (2nd coat)

Customer Reviews

(4.80)stars out of 5
# of Ratings: 20
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1. on 2/12/2025, said:
5 stars out of 5
Our cabin is 40 yrs old and after I went to the effort of cob-blasting all the accumulated finishes off, I wanted to use the Ultra-2 Natural to show off the results. Then I finished it with an incredibly easy application of the Lifeline Advance Satin topcoat to really show off the beauty of the logs..It is just a superior product, plain and simple.. Logs never looked or weathered so good. I have used both of these products for years and am impressed with the results.
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2. on 2/5/2025, said:
5 stars out of 5
You guys were great to work with. It was my first such project & I had no idea what I was doing.
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3. on 11/21/2023, said:
5 stars out of 5
My house has been restored by your products! We love the Ultra 2. We had a really great experience start to finish with Perma-Chink! Highly recommend.
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4. on 12/20/2022, said:
5 stars out of 5
After 18 years of trying several name brand log home stains, I believe I finally found one that will last, in the Lifeline Ultra 2 (Bronze color) with Advance topcoat. I did all the work myself and it turned out really nice, and has held up as promised.
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5. on 11/10/2021, said:
5 stars out of 5
Going on 4 years and the log still looks good. Couple of spots have to be done due to sun. But it looks great. I will never use anything else.
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6. on 4/24/2019, said:
5 stars out of 5
I’ve had a log home for 18 years. We’ve used Lifeline Ultra 2 for the past 16 years. It far outlast any other products. I just finished refinishing my house this past month. It looks better than when it was new. These products are easy to apply and clean up is effortless. I highly recommend Lifeline ULTRA-2.
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7. on 3/7/2019, said:
5 stars out of 5
I find this product to be one of the best on the market. It was my pleasure to do a maintenance coat on a log home in the heart of the rocky mountains. This maintenance was at least 2 to maybe 3 years overdue. Despite the length pf time between the original finish to when I reapplied, there was minimal failure, even in the harsh environment of Colorado,
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8. on 1/17/2019, said:
4 stars out of 5
Easy to apply with sprayer and back brushing, even for inexperienced first-time log home owners like us. Easy to clean up with water. Pigment in stain hides some of the imperfections/staining in logs. Excellent customer support.
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9. on 1/10/2019, said:
5 stars out of 5
We have only used Perma-Chink products. We know people who have used other stain and found out the quality wasn't there. We stepped in and told them that Perma-Chink products were the better product. We just restained our home and with the top coat on it our home looks like a brand new log home. This product is hands down the best we have ever used or will ever use. Customer service is great to work with as well. Thank you!
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10. on 11/16/2018, said:
5 stars out of 5
We LOVE the entire line of Permachink products! This product applies easily, doesn't have an offensive odor and leaves a beautiful color! We are 4 years out from initial application (followed by Advance!) and the house still looks beautiful!
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11. on 11/15/2018, said:
5 stars out of 5
We had our cedar log house cob blasted to remove Sikkens that was peeling and had mold under it. We research a number of products since we are located on a ridge that gets extremely harsh weather conditions.We decided on Perma-Chink, using two coats Lifeline Ultra-2 in Dark Natural and two coats of Lifeline Advance. Its been three years and it looks the same as when it was first applied. All we do is wash it down twice a year. Thank you Perma-Chink for creating great products!
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12. on 11/15/2018, said:
5 stars out of 5
This product is very easy to apply and the color was absolutely beautiful. We ordered quite a few samples to pick the one that was just right and this made our home look amazing! We have recommend Perma-Chink to anyone we’ve talked to about the products because we like it that much. Thanks so much!
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13. on 9/21/2017, said:
5 stars out of 5
I have completed refinishing or touching up my log home...it had been 7 years so very happy with durability of the lifeline ultra 2 / advance.
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14. on 5/11/2017, said:
5 stars out of 5
I just want to say thanks Perma-Chink! I used that Ultra 2 Sequoia on our house and wow! We can't believe it! Beautiful!
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15. on 4/18/2017, said:
4 stars out of 5
I have used several Perma-Chink products with great results and this stain did not let me down. It comes in a lot of colors that we liked, but we finally decided on Hazelnut. We sort of wished that you could apply just 1 coat (like Ultra-7 indicates), but Ultra-2 was really easy for non-professionals like us to stain with. We applied the 2 coats as recommended and it looks wonderful!
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16. on 3/3/2017, said:
4 stars out of 5
I had some serious doubts after we had completed the first coat of Ultra 2, but after the second coat was applied, all was well; the cabin was beautiful!! We used the Advance Gloss over it to protect it and will wash it every year as recommended to keep it looking that way.
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17. on 2/22/2017, said:
5 stars out of 5
Lifeline Ultra-2 is by far the best wood finish for Exteriors on the market today, period! And I have tried several other brands with disappointing results that cost me time and money. Thank you Perma-Chink products.
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18. on 1/28/2017, said:
5 stars out of 5
We have finished three exterior sides of our log house with Lifeline Ultra-2 and hope to finish the project this summer. We are very pleased with how easy it is to apply with an airless sprayer and how great it looks.
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19. on 5/19/2016, said:
5 stars out of 5
You cannot go wrong with Perma-Chink Products and services, I have purchased products from this company for 15 years and I have not been disappointed yet! Lifeline Ultra 2 is the best stain on the market period!
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20. on 5/17/2016, said:
4 stars out of 5
We applied two coats of the Ultra-2 Bronze and the topcoat about two years ago and it still looks really good. We were looking for a stain sealer product that was easy to use and lasted a long time and a friend recommended this product to us. No complaints so far. Good choice for anyone that has a log cabin.
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