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22/02/2012 3:42 pm
I'm in search of a quality deck stain. We have a pressure treated pine deck that has never been sealed. It's about 3 years old. We're in the Midwest so we get the harsh winters and humid summers. The deck gets 80% direct sunlight during the day.
I really like the deck stain ratings you have listed on the site. They are extremely helpful and I know I'm definitely not buying my deck stain from a home improvement store.
Has anyone had any experience with the Defy Extreme Stain? It seems like a good choice.
22/02/2012 10:41 pm
Defy Extreme Stain is an excellent water based penetrating wood stain. It has the added zinc oxide nano-technology that helps boost improve the ability to filter the uv from fading the wood.
Make sure that you prep the wood first before applying the stain. All the dirt and grime needs to be removed.
See here for: Defy Extreme Stain Dealers
07/04/2012 8:26 pm
I live in Hebron, IN 46341. Where is the nearest Defy Extreme Stain Dealer?
16/04/2012 1:12 am
Hi, I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I recently built a pressure treated deck late summer last year, now that it's bleached and ready for stain I wanted your input which is the best for me. We have 6 months of winter so lots of snow and ice and really only at most 2 months of intense hot sun, and very little rain, which brand or product would you recommend? I'm leaning towards either the TWP or Defy based on your reviews. Either way it's looking like I'll have to purchase off a website and ship up for the good Americain stuff! Thanks
16/04/2012 10:20 am
Make sure to properly prep the wood before applying a stain.
I am not sure if TWP cannot be shipped to Canada. I would ask the manufacturer at Gemini Coatings.
Defy Extreme is an excellent product and would work well for your pine treated deck. We like the Natural Pine tint as it penetrates well into the wood while enhancing the natural color of the wood.
I would look at that or even possibly the Armstrong Clark Stain.
22/04/2012 7:29 pm
We have a Tigerwood deck - 3 yrs old. Treated it originally and annually with Woodrich Oil-based product as recommended by the seller. I've never been wowed by it - vs the pics you see online . I want to renew it and get it looking the best it can as it was intended to be the centerpiece of our lovely backyeard - and now I'm just embarrased by it. What products / process would you suggest?
23/04/2012 11:06 am
Strip and brighten the old Woodrich off the Tigerwood Deck. I would suggest the RAD stripper of HD80 Stain Stripper. Very important to neutralize.
As for a hardwood decking stain it is important to understand that your will need to do this annually. Best to choose a stain that can be maintained easily. I would look at:
Armstrong Clark in Mahogany or Amber
Ipe Oil
Messmers Hardwood Stain
Defy Stain for Hardwoods
24/04/2012 4:20 pm
Hi,
I built a rough cedar shed last automne and would like a semi-transparent stain to match with my Cabot australian timber oil(old high VOA formula) deck. I live in Ottawa Canada so cold and snow in winter, warm and humide in summer. Some sun on the surface about 30% of the day. I was going to buy TWP 1511 but as of two weeks ago, they cant ship to canada anymore. What are my options?
24/04/2012 9:41 pm
I would look at the Armstrong Clark Wood stains. Amber or transparent redwood color would be close to the TWP 1511.
26/04/2012 1:09 am
I live in southwest Arizona and have verticle pine poles that receive full sun for half the day. Would Defy Extreme hold up in this climate? Whatever was used previously is now peeling...
23/05/2012 7:41 pm
1987 deck 10X18 with 18' bench and railing 38'running, pressurized wood, cleaned and treated over years, what should I expect to pay for pressure wash and sealing (last hand done 2010 with Cabot semitransparent) and what product? 15238 zip
24/05/2012 12:13 am
Quote from G_wJ6DYVjJ_96.236.136.223 on May 23, 2012, 19:41
1987 deck 10X18 with 18' bench and railing 38'running, pressurized wood, cleaned and treated over years, what should I expect to pay for pressure wash and sealing (last hand done 2010 with Cabot semitransparent) and what product? 15238 zip
Not sure what the going rate would be in your area. I would think a fair price would be $600 or more.
06/09/2012 1:47 pm
We live in southern ontario and bought a house that has a huge deck and pergola i want to maintain and preserve the wood. We have humid hot summers and cold winters. The deck/ pergola is in a mostly shade environment with 5 big trees. The previous owner did use Sekens oil stain which is now very hard to find with only 1 dealer in Windsor and a very limited selection of products at this location. I am wanting to re stain the deck with the best product and the least amount of prep work, not wanting top strip and re stain. Can i just re-stain with a new product and what's recommended? Thanks Candice
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