Wood Deck Stain Reviews - Deck Stain Help Forum

Defy Extreme or RAD

grammy57 — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:35:33 +0000

I am not sure which to buy, the Defy Extreme or RAD semi-transparent. My deck is 256 SF and I'm not sure of the amount I'd need. I see that RAD is sold in 2.5 gallon containers, would 1 container do my deck, 2 coats? Also, if I bought 5 gallons, would the second container store well enough, unopened in basement, for the next time I'd need it? Thank you so much and I'm sorry for so many questions.

Stain and Seal Experts. Anyone used it? Feedback?

stuartco — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:25:54 +0000

Love this website and really value all the info therein. I came a cross a stain company I haven't heard of and they seem to be pretty good but I can't find any feedback about their products on this site. I have used TWP 1500 and really liked it so I am wondering how Stain and Seal experts semi-transparent stacks up against it. I had a hard time comparing the VOC from both and of course the UV protection was impossible for me to determine. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I am in Houston so it is hot and humid during the summer.

Used Behr NWF Natural Seal plus No.31-92, won't dry

wymerdad — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:17:41 +0000

So. am a new first time user. I used the above BEHR product, given to me by a co-worker. I used it on my pressure treated floor in my brand new shed at his urging. Now it won't dry, been 4 days.

What should I do, how do I remove it so I can use my shed ? thanks...Dave

TPW oil based vs Defy Water Based

eaglerockdude — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:06:39 +0000

Age old question. Based on the ratings here they are highly rated and about the same. So it seems the obvious choice would be water based because of cleanup etc...

do people just choose the oil because its tried and true I am assuming.

If i choose the water based, will I regret not using the tried and true?

TWP 1500

kevin marsh — Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:07:15 +0000

Is TWP 1500 good for a mahogany deck?

Any feedback on Cabot Gold? A little wary, and can't find any reliable reviews...

anoukaimee — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:36:22 +0000

I love the look of this: glossy; and the colors (thinking of either the sun-drenched oak or sunlit walnut) are so rich! But it seems like a love-it-or-hate-it sort of thing; I think the devil with this one is in the details of the application? I.e., you need to be very meticulous and take care with it? 1123,1122 1122 Does anyone have any knowledge/informed opinion to impart? I would get the "regular VOC"--not the low VOC, and I'm aware of all the work that needs to be done with this. It looks fairly labor intensive (though, tbf, not more so than a typical woodworking project--just on a larger scale and with more variance possible in climate factors). My main concern is about peeling--I just spoke with Cabot and they confirmed that while it has penetrating oils, it DOES have coating properties. I live in Portland, Oregon; UV isn't a terrible concern, but there is pretty much constant rain during the winter (though the summers are more or less total drought/sun). But if it has the possibility of being a good thing, I would love to do this. I just don't want to buy something that is destined to fail. Appreciate any insight anyone can provide. And on the two colors as well--would love opinions!

Cutek Extreme

Carosche — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:29:58 +0000

We have a new deck with pressure treated wood. We have not stained it yet - water is just now starting to absorb into the wood. Does anyone have experience with Cutek Extreme wood preservative?

TWP WS Series Stain Review

StanRohrer — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:03:10 +0000

I could swear I've seen a review of the TWP WS Series Stain review on this site. Now when I want to check it out again I can't find it by searches nor browsing through the Reviews section nor browsing the forums. Help!

Kilz deck stain

BETTY — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 22:04:28 +0000

Does any body have experience with Kilz deck stain? I need a solid or at least semisolid stain for my deck. it is older with paint on it! I loved the TWP in my previous home, but they do not make the appropriate product for this deck.

Did Lowes Discontinue my go-to Stain?

centexcoog — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 15:23:06 +0000

Hello,

For at least the last 15 years or so I have bought a deck stain (best recollection is that it was Olympic Maximum, but not certain of this) at Lowes that they don't sell anymore--must have just been discontinued this year. It was nasty stuff--the kind that could create spontaneous combustion on rags and mops that you used to apply it. Instructions called for putting all rags and such in an empty stain can filled with water then sealed shut. I'm supplying this detail because I now need to find it to restain over an existing deck and want a color match. Anyone know what it's called and if it still exists?

Thanks for your input!!

Tom