Q&A

Overcast days are best, with daytime and nighttime temperatures above 10 and under 25. Do not stain in direct sunlight or when expecting rain 24 hours after each coat.

No, “Clear” stains provide no UV protection. The protection you get from staining wood is provided by the pigments in the stain, not the stain base itself. We always recommend using a Translucent or Semi Transparent stain to achieve the best UV protection.

3 to 5 years with a properly pigmented color where the prep and application were done correctly.

Yes, we recommend washing all deck surfaces annually with a good quality deck wash.This helps to eliminate any mold, fungus or algae that may begin to grow and break down wood and stains.

Nothing, wood naturally will grey (exteriorly) or yellow (interiorly) with time. You can only cover it up with a beautiful stain color or accept that the color will change.