DEFY-(EXTREME)-WOOD-STAIN.txt 10/17/2018 GOOD/REAL SITE: http://www.defywoodstain.com/ do NOT use the BOGUS website: https://www.defystain.com/ <<< bad site - AVOID IT CLEANER use DEFY Wood Brightener before staining If you use a car wash brush (for application) like in these videos, it will help force the stain into the pores of the wood, which will increase the longevity. The shelf life on our DEFY stain is approximately 36 months. Make sure it doesn’t freeze or get exposed to any elements. We have to stain a whole screened in porch. We will us the car brush for the floors but what is the best tool for the vertical beams and handrails? The samples we got are very liquid so I’m afraid by using a brush it will drip everywhere.??? I would suggest covering up the areas you don’t want stain to get on with plastic. Do the vertical parts first, and do the horizontal boards last. This will ensure you don’t have any drip marks. http://www.defywoodstain.com/deck-staining-like-a-pro-how-to-stain-your-deck/ Sodium percarbonate wood cleaners, also known as oxygen bleach wood cleaners, are a great choice for this step. They are highly effective at cleaning the wood, yet don’t harm plant life and vegetation. Best of all, they won’t hurt you either. Their soapy consistency won’t burn your skin. If there is a build-up of old stains on the deck, then the job gets a little tougher, but not impossible. Instead of a sodium percarbonate cleaner, you’ll need to use a wood stain stripper. Stain strippers are a little more caustic, so follow the directions carefully. They work well and will remove most weathered stains in a single application. Lastly, if there are small spots of stain that won’t come off during the cleaning process, they should sand off easily using a palm-type sander after the deck has dried. If those spots of stain are left on the deck, they will show through the new finish and detract from the deck’s final appearance. Step 3: Brighteners are Beautiful In the deck staining process, no step is skipped more than this one. It’s by far the easiest step to do and will have a dramatic effect on the final results. Wood brighteners are easy to apply. They help open up the surface of the wood to improve penetration, neutralize any stain strippers that were used, and restore the appearance of old, weathered wood to look like new again. That’s a lot for one product to accomplish, but brighteners will do all of that, so don’t skip using them. To use them, simply spray them on, wait a few minutes, and rinse them off. No scrubbing, no ‘elbow grease’ needed. They’re so easy to use and have so many benefits, there’s no reason not to use them! Step 4: Rinse Like Mad Use plenty of water after using any cleaning chemicals. Even though some of these chemicals can seem safe and harmless, they all need to be rinsed off extremely well after they are used. Left in the wood, these chemicals can resurface over time and begin to attack and break down the new stain. So once you are done cleaning, rinse the deck thoroughly to get all of the chemicals out of the wood. Step 5: Stay Away From the Cheap Stuff Now that the deck is clean and dry, it’s ready to be stained. Before you decide which stain to buy, keep in mind that you always get what you pay for = BULLSHIT You will NEVER get what you DON'T pay for, and MIGHT get what you do pay for. NEVER use a preposition to end a sentence with. Better ingredients cost more money. If you expect premium results, then you’ll need to buy a premium product. Quality differs in resins, pigments, mildewcides, and many other materials that make up a gallon of wood stain. So stay away from the cheap stuff if you expect it to last. Step 6: Take a Look at Waterborne Deck Stains Water-based deck stains have become really popular in the last few years. If you have been reluctant to try them in the past, don’t be reluctant any longer. Air quality regulations have forced manufacturers to really improve these products, and some are now better, more durable, and longer lasting than conventional oil-based alternatives. They offer some distinct advantages that oil-based stains can’t offer. Good quality, water-based stains clean up with soap and water, have no nasty solvents, have a significantly better resistance to weathering, don’t need the wood to be completely dry, dry more quickly than solvents, and are much easier on the environment. Additionally, some of the waterborne stains are synthetic, including DEFY Extreme Wood Stain. Synthetic resin wood stains are far less susceptible to mold growth, mildew and algae. If you’re in an area with a fair amount of moisture and humidity, then waterborne, synthetic stains, like DEFY Wood Stains, have some real advantages for you. Step 7: Read the Can; Follow the Directions Every product is a little different, so always read the label for directions. It only takes a few minutes and it will ensure that you have all of the right information before you get started. Pay attention to how many coats of stain to apply, how long to wait between coats, how long to wait after cleaning, and how long to allow wood to weather. Read the label first and you’re likely to get it right the first time Step 8: More IS NOT always Better Semi-transparent deck stains are a great choice because they allow the natural grain of the wood to show through, allow the wood to naturally breathe, and are easily cleaned and reapplied. Pay attention to the directions and don’t over apply these types of products. When too much stained is applied, a film can form, much like paint, that will no longer allow the wood to breathe; the end result is peeling, which is a real mess. Only apply as much stain as the wood can easily absorb. Step 9: The Paint Brush is Still King Deck stain can be applied in several different ways. Using a pump-up garden sprayer and roller are two popular methods. An even better way is to use A car wash brush that is available at most home improvement stores. Using this to stain the horizontal boards will save your back and your knees and allows you to move much more quickly than using a small paint brush. Regardless of how you apply your wood stain, keep a paint brush at hand. A paint brush is necessary for the vertical posts and railings and will work the stain deep in to the pores of a board. The agitation and friction caused by a paint brush will cause the wood to absorb more stain. So if you are spraying or rolling the stain, always back-brush it in with a brush while the stain is still wet; you’ll achieve much better penetration in to the wood. Watch the short video clip below for the best type of brush to use. Step 10: Let it Dry Step one of this article told you to take your time. When your project is finally done, take a little extra time before you start use it. Let your deck dry out well before putting it back in use. The stain needs to cure out before being subjected to the rigors of patio furniture and foot traffic. You’ve done everything correctly to this point, so make sure you allow at least 24 hours for it to dry out before using it. Step 11: Maintain It A small amount of effort can keep your deck looking great longer. Just as you would wash the dirt off of your car, you should occasionally wash down the surface of your deck to keep leaves and dirt from damaging the finish. If the deck stain starts to show signs of graying or loses its color, it can be easily cleaned up with a little wood brightener and a light maintenance coat of stain. Conclusion That’s it; eleven keys to deck staining success. Go ahead and try them to see what the results are when you set out on your next project to do it like a pro. You may just surprise yourself! == http://www.defywoodstain.com/why-deck-stains-peel/ Why Deck Stains Peel What causes deck stains to peel? Deck stains will generally peel for two basic reasons: 1] over application and 2] poor adhesion. Over Application This is simple — too much stain on the surface of the wood. With deck stains, specifically with semi transparent finishes, more is not better. You only want to apply as much product as the wood can easily absorb. Why? Because wood absorbs moisture from rain and snow, and when the sun comes out and dries the wood out, the moisture vapor from the wood needs to be able to pass through the stain and escape. If there is too much stain, it restricts the moisture from evaporating away, so peeling can occur. Often times this problem will be most evident in the spring time when the deck begins to dry out after all of the winter moisture. Poor adhesion This is even simpler. The stain has not adhered sufficiently to the wood. We will cover several factors that contribute to poor adhesion in detail, but if the stain does not properly stick to the wood, it will almost always peel. The Problem is Becoming More Common Peeling problems are becoming more common, mostly due to air quality regulations. As restrictions have increased regarding VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) emissions, manufacturers have switched from solvent-based stains to water-based stains or have changed the formulas on their solvent based products to become compliant. In both cases, one of the results is a much greater propensity for the stain to peel. The solution? Just follow a few basic rules. Allow New Wood to Weather All wood benefits from weathering prior to staining. Weathering allows Mother Nature to dry the moisture out of the wood to make it more absorbent. Weathering also starts the process of naturally breaking down the surface fiber of the wood again, making the wood more absorbent. The more absorbent that you can make the wood, the more stain the wood is going to absorb. Your project will last longer and be less likely to peel. Clean and Brighten All Wood Prior to Staining Cleaning and brightening the wood has a lot more value than simply making the wood look nice. Each step of the cleaning process opens the pores of the wood more to make the wood more absorbent. Power washing alone will not improve the porosity of the wood, so don’t skip this step. Use the cleaners and the brighteners every time you stain. More is Not Better This is one of the most important principles to understand when staining a deck. Applying more stain is not better - it is worse. If you apply more stain, the stain is more likely build up on the surface of the wood and form a film. When a film is formed, the breathability of the wood is decreased, increasing the likelihood of peeling. Over-applying the stain will initially look great, as the wood will take on an almost "furniture" type look. Don’t be fooled; it will eventually peel and the project will end up looking terrible. Apply only as much stain as the wood can easily absorb, no more. Stay Out of Direct Sunlight Avoid applying stain in direct sunlight or in the heat of the day. This one is really easy to understand. The hotter the surface of the wood, the more quickly the stain will dry. If it dries too quickly, then it simply won’t have time to penetrate into the wood, leaving it on the surface to form a film and, you guessed it, eventually peel. Apply the stain in the shade. Do your project in the morning or late in the day, but stay out of the hot sun or you’re likely to end up with a peeling problem. Always Use a Brush Always use a brush when applying any stains - they make a huge difference in your results. As the fibers of the brush work back and forth across the surface of the wood, they break down the surface tension and help to force the stain deep in to the fibers of the wood. Even if you spray or roll your deck, while the stain is still wet, always work the material in to the wood by brushing. For a tip on how to cut your brush time down dramatically and speed up the staining process, view this short video: What is the best way to remove the remaining stain that is partially peeling? Reply woodstainadmin says: April 5, 2016 at 2:14 pm Miles, if it’s a clear, or semi-transparent stain, then use DEFY Stain Stripper, then rinse with a pressure washer. If it’s a solid stain, then you may need to either use paint stripper or a sander. Reply marty says: April 7, 2016 at 4:22 am My situation: Bought a home. Restaining a deck with two obviously different existing and unknown products via replaced boards at a health sensitive home (wife w/extreme sensitivity) so no stripper, chems. Random flaking onboardr, dark stained boards. Solid condition amber stain on replacement boards. Question: Is it possible to just stain over the whole mess with a solid bodied stain? Reply defyadmin says: April 7, 2016 at 2:56 pm Marty, yes, using a solid color stain could work in your situation. Keep in mind that once you start using a solid stain, it’s difficult to go back to a semi-transparent or clear. Solids are very difficult to remove, only paint stripper or sanding will remove them. As long as you’re ok with permanently having your deck a solid color, then that might be your best option. One thing to keep in mind, as solid color stains weather, they will typically peel on horizontal surfaces. 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