 Do exactly that, stain the color, and so it will sort of blend in and be very consistent across all of those logs. Or you could do clear stains or clear sealers. They come in water-based and oil-based. The most important thing is to make sure you're cleaning that surface first. You can do a light pressure washing, and there are products. I would stick with the same manufacturer and everything, but, for example, if you go with Olympic,