Choosing Deck Stain(s).

[Paul B. 523]

As many contractors as there are out there working deck restoration, you would figure that there would be some consensus out there on stains. - NOT

I'm curious on how you chose the product you offer your customers and how you then present it to them.

As a contractor or customer, what are your criteria for stain selection? Color, longevity, easy of cleaning, ease of application, cost, etc.?

Is solid content an important part of your equasion?

TWP 100 series deck stain for example has between 20-36% solids by weight or 14-27% by volume. By volume they vary as:

TWP 101 (20%)

TWP 102 (14%)

TWP 103 (15%)

TWP 104 (16%)

TWP 105 (27%)

TWP 106 (26%)

Ready Seal claims solid contents between 85% (paraffin based)

Wood Tux has solid contenta at 85% plus level (paraffin based)

Wolman F&P contains between 60-68% (linseed oil based)

I'd like to hear you opinions and thoughts.

Thanks!

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Wood Tux is not Paraffin based...it contains a combination of oils.

We like it because the coverage is as expected and as stated by Extreme Solution. We like it because it can be rained on soon after being applied. We like it becuase it looks so damn good on the wood. And, we like it because the customers love the look and so do the NEIGHBORS. We like it because it seems to hold up well. We like the way it goes on with a sprayer.

We love not having to shake or stir a pail.

Beth & Rod

[Paul B. 523]

Is Wood Tux vegetable oil based or crude oil based?