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MAIN STAINS: SOLID VS. SEMITRANSPARENT​
Stain is a great way to rejuvenate a deck or fence and can help breathe new life into your outdoor living space.
It has the ability to penetrate the wood and offers better protection from the elements than traditional paint. Stains are easy to apply and clean up with little effort, as most are water-based latex products.
Like paint, the stain is available in a range of colors that can dramatically impact the look of your outdoor space. Stain is also available in both solid and semi-transparent colors, which may appear different based on the type of wood used.
Solid Stain
Get the look of paint but the protection stain offers using a solid stain. With a solid stain, you won’t see the natural tones and grain of the wood; however, you will get a consistent finish and more vibrant color.
The texture of the wood will still be visible, so if you desire a very smooth feel ensure you are doing additional sanding and prep work. When applying solid stain, be sure to mix the can often as the pigment falls to the bottom, and opacity and color consistency will change.
Semitransparent Stain
Semitransparent stain is ideal for adding colour to a deck or fence while still seeing the natural variations of the wood. Since the wood will still be visible through this type of stain, the colour you choose can change in appearance based on the original wood colour. Green or brown pressure-treated lumber, cedar or other natural woods will all impact the stain’s appearance in slightly different ways.
Preparation is another key aspect when applying semitransparent stain to previously stained wood. The semitransparent stain may be applied over the semitransparent stain, although colour may be impacted. Semitransparent stain generally shouldn’t be applied over solid-stained wood as it’s designed to penetrate the wood and won’t adhere to a solid coating. In this case, you will need to sand the wood surface before applying the new stain.
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