

The problem is that transparent deck stains wear off quicker under the light of the sun.These stains still show all of the wood grain through the stain. It allows the look of the natural wood to shine through.

A transparent deck stain may look good when it is applied.

A Solid Stain is going to be longer in vehicle (than house paint) to allow for better penetration, and so that it'll conform to the wood's texture better.The idea of using a semi-transparent deck stain relates to how UV rays in natural sunlight wear on deck space. They are made of essentially the same components, but only in different ratios. Following is an example of each: Raw pressure-treated pine (no stain) Pressure-treated pine with translucent stain (Sikkens SRD "Natural Oak") Pressure-treated pine with semi-transparent stain (Benjamin Moore ArborCoat "Natural Cedartone")If you're comparing Latex SC Stain to Latex House Paint, the differences are subtle. There are four main categories of exterior stains: Translucent. Make sure you understand that water base stain is really just paint. If the new product is better than the Behr, you will be stripping it off in a year or two after it fails. Sand off the loose stuff, give the deck a good cleaning and rinse. The problem is that transparent deck stains wear off quicker under the light of the sun.It will not improve the performance of the new product. However, they differ in how much protection they offer.The idea of using a semi-transparent deck stain relates to how UV rays in natural sunlight wear on deck space. Maintenance and Durability: Both paint and solid stain protect siding from moisture and sunlight. Solid stain actually protects wood better by letting the moisture escape if moisture is allowed into the wood. Due to its durable nature, stain protects wood better than the normal paint. In 2001 the siding was sanded to almost bare cedar and painted with a BM oil-based primer, followed by (2) coats of Pratt & Lambert latex. During the first 10 years of its life, the house was stained twice with an Olympic solid oil stain. A 22 year old house is clad and trimmed in smooth, clear cedar.Armstrong Clark Stain Official Dealer Armstrong Clark Wood and Deck Stains Armstrong Clark Stain 1 Gallon Exterior Wood and Deck Stain $49.99 Armstrong Clark Stain 5 Gallon Exterior Wood and Deck Stain $259.99 Armstrong Clark Hardwood/Ipe Stain 1 Gallon Armstrong-Clark wood stains can far exceed your expectations for oil-based coatings.
