Why Use Stain?
Decks are great places to relax and entertain. Along with outdoor accessories such as furniture, siding and fences – they really are like outdoor rooms. They require maintenance to keep them protected. Exposure to outdoor weather, bugs, dirt and grease can damage your outdoor wood over time.

How Stain Helps
Stain and sealant provide your outdoor wood with a shiny, protective covering that resists water, dirt, grease and other contaminants. It helps to enhance the look and beauty of wood, protects from rotting and warping, and increases the overall life. Use on new wood, pressure-treated wood or weathered wood.

The Do's and Don'ts of Staining

Application Do's
• Prepare your wood properly for stain and finish application.
• Apply when the surface and air temperature is between 10ºC and 35ºC.
• Stir well before using (do not shake if using product the same day).
• Saturate all end grains.
• Maintain a wet edge to prevent lap marks.
• Apply in the direction of the wood grain.
• Intermix batches/cans of product to ensure colour consistency.

Application Don'ts
• Do not apply in direct sunlight.
• Do not apply when the surface is hot to the touch.
• Do not apply when rain, dew or frost is present or expected within five hours.
• Do not apply when moisture content of the wood is greater than 18%.
• Do not thin.