Defy Stain Samples

Can this be used on composite decks

2 years ago I used Thompson clear sealer. Outside of power washing is there anything else I need to do before I apply the defy extreme

Oh and I did stain the right side of the fence but apparently the photo is too large to post here. One gallon stains about two and a half sections of fence. I've been using a hand pump sprayer.

I recently stained my deck and am working on the fence now. Doing this project myself (66 year old lady) because of the pandemic. The deck was a bear to do because of all the areas that had to be coated. The fence has been a breeze. I am using the water-based cedar stain and I think it looks great.

The deck closeup doesn't look so great though. The stain is impossible to control and even though I started first thing in the morning when it was cool, the stain dried very quickly. There are runs and drips all over the place but I figure as long as the wood is protected I'm okay with the way it looks. Plus I live with my two dogs and they don't care. Lol.

I started staining the fence in the shady areas and then ran out of stain. I am now on my third batch of stain at six gallons per order. I had no idea just how much stain the wood would suck up but it's like a sponge. I haven't even started staining the other side of the fence either. :(

Love the stain though!

I am redoing my pergola, do I need to use pressure treated wood or can I use pine with the defy extreme. My question is will the defy protect the pine adequately. also which color has the darkest red tint

I ordered samples and am broken-hearted because we need a dark stain to help hide imperfections and the Butternut appears too red. Light Walnut is too light. I had just stripped previous stain a few weeks ago and then washed and brightened the 11 year-old treated pine boards a day before I put the samples on. Will letting the boards dry out a bit/weather for a week change how it accepts the color? Can I apply more than 2 coats to get a darker result? Are your samples the same as the one’s I ordered? The second/darker Light Walnut picture has 3 coats of the sample, applied about 10 minutes apart. The other pics show 2 coats. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

How long to get a sample to tampa florida

Colors for marine sealer, which has the most red color? Cedar or light walnut?

I appreciate your answer to my earlier question regarding the need to fully strip my deck of the residual ArborCoat. I wanted to ask a few more Qs. Our deck is pretty beat up after 30 years...it has a lot of raised grain on deck and railings. I plan on sanding deck to bring this down a bit, but a lot of open grain will remain.
- After getting the ArborCoat off, will your Defy Semi-Transparent provide good protection in this case?
- Any recommendations on better preparation?
- What is the procedure for refreshing Defy Semi-Transparent stain every 2 years or so?
- Does it need to be stripped off each time? Or, can we simply over coat it?
Thanks again,
Tom

Is it necessary to wipe deck stain with a cloth after applying?

A few Q's. We did our deck about 4 years ago with Benjamin Moore oil-based Arborcoat. It actually held up pretty well, but all that is left now is the faded pigment. Do I need to completely strip the deck to go to Defy water-based semi-transparent Butternut stain? Do you know how long it takes to receive a shipment in New Jersey? Is that the same time for samples and then a 6 gallon order? Thanks!!

We just had 80 ft of redwood privacy fence built in our backyard, oil over water based? Closest color stain to keep it’s beautiful color? Please help all new to me

I am a taskrabbit Elite tasker. A client hired me to stain some chairs for them, and they used your water-based extreme product. It went on like a charm, and I used less product than anticipated. your formulation is awesome. Thank you.
Alan Chenkin

I recently used your semi transparent butternut stain on boat dock in Lake Murray, SC. I did not realize that as soon as I applied the stain to the deck. the hot sun baked the first coat on and I was not able to attain the same shade throughout my project. Lesson learned. I was wondering if you would recommend me sanding the light areas of my project and re-stain in cooler temperatures to allow the stain to soak into wood for desired shade. Please help! Any advice you may have. Thank you Gus Soto

House was previously stain with Cabot clear solution oil formula. We have cleaned removed oxidized stain. Can we now switch to your Water based Defy semi transparent?

We recently purchased our home. I have sanded our pine pergola that is 10+ years old and does not appear to have had a stain ever put on it. Interested in using your product but have noticed numerous carpenter bee holes. We plan to fill these before staining. Can you advise whether the stain will cover the plugs and deter future bees.

The butternut stain isn't available in your water based stain/sealer?

Do you have samples of the solid stain?

We live in north FL (lots of sun and humidity) and have built a pergola out of milled cypress. What is the best stain to apply for maximum UV protection?

I purchased TWP 1511 Cal Redwood previously from you, but would like to switch to Defy Extreme. Which color would come closest to this?

I am from Toronto Canada. I am planning to install a new ceder pergola. Can I stain the wood before installation? Which of your product is best for new wood?

My deck is 5 years old. I used a compound "One Time Wood". The finish is failing, can I use Defy products over the One Time Wood.

Hello-we have added a frame construction addition to our log home that will have log siding (pine) to replicate the true logs in the main house that is stained with Teton Bronze in 2001. We are trying to have the two structures match as closely as possible. Can you recommend a color that would come close to a (now darkened/exposed/periodically re-stained) Teton Bronze? Many, many thanks for your help.-Beth

We have ordered samples of TWP and Armstrong oil base from you in the gray colors. But now I think we have decided to use a water base stain, due to drying time. Is the Defy Extreme Driftwood Gray darker then the Armstrong Driftwood.

Which stain product has the darkest gray color in the semi- transparent? We will be using on tongue and groove pine, on a roofed porch and exposed stairs. Thank you in advance for any help.

Patty,

Spencer WV

In the photo of your color samples the wood used appears to be a light colored pine. But, won't these colors appear different on much darker woods such as ipe or mahogany? Can you supply photos of your stains on darker woods? Thanks - Jon

Is Butternut your darkest brown color?

I want to order a sample of Hardwood stain, are your samples for hardwood and Extreme and will it look the same on redwood?

My mother is looking for a medium brown. Would you consider your light walnut a medium brown? She doesn’t want orange or dark brown colors. TIA

Need stain for Douglas fir arbor, redwood fence and cedar. All wood is new and unfinished. Southern California. Arbor is mostly in the shade. Redwood fence is in sun and shade and cedar is in full sun. Are there retail stores in Los Angeles or Santa Monica?