I just had new redwood fencing installed and am in the process of looking at stains. What is the difference between a water based and oil based stain for semi-transparent colors?
The EXPERT oil-based stain can easily be re-applied without a lot of future preparation, where as water-based typically has to be stripped, making them difficult and not as environmentally friendly as the strippers are highly toxic.
If someone mixed 2:1 ratio Redwood:Mahogany would it look good? Or would it still look more mahogany dark? Just wanted a dark red. Prolly just coat it good with redwood until it’s dark enough. Also is there a need for sealant after staining if it’s oil based?
Great question! Your mixing idea is a good one and your ratios seem about right. You don't need to seal after you apply with Stain & Seal Experts stain. You can see our stains here: fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain.
I live in a townhouse and the back section of my fence in cedar. About 8 years old and needs to be cleaned and stained. I am replacing the two side lengths of my fence (shared with neighbors) with pine. What product/color would you recommend to have the cedar 'match' the brand new pine?
Hello Mr. Cole, thank you for the great question. We can absolutely help you. We recommend cleaning with our brightener and then stain with an ESS semi solid stain, with a color of your choice - fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-solid?variant=33341130932277. On our website we offer samples, so you can test out what you like best. Let us know if you have any questions.
What color should I use for a house with old cedar siding? It is all mostly grey currently, although there are some areas that still have a little bit of a reddish color coming through.
Hi Robert, thank you for the question. We have a wide range of colors, so we definitely suggest going with the color that you like the most. But if you do like the grey, we have Cape Cod Gray - bit.ly/3z2bMzG. Or if you clean and brighten the wood, you can go with any color, but Pecan is one of our most popular - bit.ly/3uPgMnV. Hope that helps :)
Great question! Cedar tone. Let us know if you have any other questions, you can find the stain color here at fencearmor.com/products/stain-seal-experts-deck-stain-transparent?variant=33341131194421.
We have a few gray options here: fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-solid?variant=33341131063349 :)
Fence Armour, I previously applied a semi transparent oil based stain to my treated pine exterior wood deck, and I would like to re-stain the deck in a darker color. Doing a water test, the wood is ready to stain. Any recommendations, can I clean, prep, sand, and apply another coat of oil based stain in a darker color? Thank you! John
Hi John, we recommend cleaning it before applying the new stain. If you would like to go the extra step, you can use the EXPERT Stain & Seal Wood Cleaner and then Brightener for a beautiful finish. You can find that here: fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain.
Hi Brittany, we suggest making your own. If you visit the fencearmor.com/collections/stain-samples you can get all of the colours and the sample cans will have more than enough to make the sample boards.
Great question, if it is a new fence you don't need to clean it beforehand, but if it is an older fence clean it before applying, but you can use Stain & Seal Experts Black Semi-Transparent Fence Stain for a smooth and beautiful application - bit.ly/3CZtkOe. For tips on the staining process you can watch: ruclips.net/video/dV886XyB428/видео.html. Happy to help :)
Great question Anna! We recommend the walnut stain, that would work well. Also, we always use oil stain on a fence as paint tends to peel and crack over time. Here is a link to our recommendation: fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-transparent?variant=33341130866741.
Would you recommend mixing color stains? Trying to match our arbor with or gazebo and looking to mix mahogany and walnut since the gazebo is brown with a little bit of red in it.
Great question!! In regards to mixing, I would say yes as long as the stain is stirred well and you mix enough, because you will never get the next lot just right.
So my pressure treated yellow pine has white spots. According to google it's either tree sap or from the treatment. It bleeds through the stain and sealer. What's the best way to get rid of that?
Is it coming from the wood or is it dripping from the a tree? If it is from the tree, a mineral spirits will get it out, but the stain would need to be touched up there. Hope this helps!
It's a brand new fence. All the boards have a green hue that a deck cleaner took off, but the white spots (tree sap that was squeezed out fr treatment)still remain. I'm guessing my last resort is to try a pressure washer. The spots look Like someone just sprinkled little bleach droplets spots randomly on the boards. I'm No professional and just going by a Google search of what are the white spots on my pressure treated wood. Looks like crap and if the pressure washer doesn't work i might have to result to a solid stain and hope it covers. I wld never use PT wood again if that's the case. I prefer the woodgrain.
Great question Bob! Stain and Seal Experts is a flood coat system, so you don’t typically need two coats. One coat offers enough pigment and oil to coat the wood. More coats will make it richer not darker. A second coat is not necessary, as that is the property of Stain & Seal Experts oil based technology. Hope that answers the question :)
Really wish you would have mentioned the names of the semi transparent colors. I kept waiting for you say names. What is the name of the 6th one down. Of the semi transparent side.
Great question! Thank you for asking. It all depends on how the light the color of the stain is and if the fence is in direct sunlight. A good base line is two years, if the fence is in sunlight. If the fence is in the shade, you may even be able to go 4-5 years. The great thing is with oil based stain you can just re-apply on top, so makes touch-ups and re-applications easy. Hope that helps! Always happy to answer other questions as well.
I keep having a big problem with different stains not being true to their color samples in their booklets. Most of the browns come out way more red then the samples or dont look the same at all. What do I need to do?
It depends on the wood you’re using mostly and how moist the wood is also. The harder wood will take stain differently and also the natural color of the wood also changes the color of stain
Hi Allen, we are sorry to hear that. In regards to what to do, we highly recommend Stain & Seal Experts, they have very good quality control and would have to assist you if any problems arise.
did you just rename redwood to sequoia or is it a different color all together? im trying to find any real world examples of it and having the hardest time. really wished you guys just sold samples of the actual stain, not just pieces of wood that are an entirely different species than anything im trying to stain.
Hi there, here is the link to the transparent redwood and other samples: fencearmor.com/products/stain-seal-samples-accessories?variant=41014269542453. We are sorry to hear you are having a tough time, please let us know if you have any further questions.
@@Fencearmor ok now I'm confused. You said redwood was a semi transparent in the video, now it's a transparent on the websites. Also, is there a sample can on the actual stain and seal experts website because that website actually works. I can't get fence armor to do anything.
@@matthatesford The formula has changed since this video was created and therefore the color groupings changed as well. Unfortunately that is out of our control. We are sorry to hear you are having troubles, we are happy to do the order on the back end if that would be of help. You can call us at (888) 289-5617.
Great question! Semi-solid. If you'd like more information, you can find it on this page fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-solid?variant=33341131063349 :)
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Thanks for explaining the longevity part about transparent stains. 👍
Our pleasure, happy to hear you found it beneficial!
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I just had new redwood fencing installed and am in the process of looking at stains. What is the difference between a water based and oil based stain for semi-transparent colors?
The EXPERT oil-based stain can easily be re-applied without a lot of future preparation, where as water-based typically has to be stripped, making them difficult and not as environmentally friendly as the strippers are highly toxic.
If someone mixed 2:1 ratio Redwood:Mahogany would it look good? Or would it still look more mahogany dark? Just wanted a dark red. Prolly just coat it good with redwood until it’s dark enough. Also is there a need for sealant after staining if it’s oil based?
Great question! Your mixing idea is a good one and your ratios seem about right. You don't need to seal after you apply with Stain & Seal Experts stain. You can see our stains here: fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain.
Life saver my client would like to use a different ok me but I would like to use your products
So happy to hear, you can find them at fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain. Thank you so much.
I live in a townhouse and the back section of my fence in cedar. About 8 years old and needs to be cleaned and stained. I am replacing the two side lengths of my fence (shared with neighbors) with pine. What product/color would you recommend to have the cedar 'match' the brand new pine?
Hello Mr. Cole, thank you for the great question. We can absolutely help you. We recommend cleaning with our brightener and then stain with an ESS semi solid stain, with a color of your choice - fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-solid?variant=33341130932277. On our website we offer samples, so you can test out what you like best. Let us know if you have any questions.
Does semi solid peel after a few years? Thinking it would not since it’s oil based?
With EXPERT Stain & Seal you do not need to worry about peeling.
Do you still offer solid colors? I don't see them on your website.
Here are our semi-solid options: fencearmor.com/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-solid. Hope this helps!
What color should I use for a house with old cedar siding? It is all mostly grey currently, although there are some areas that still have a little bit of a reddish color coming through.
Hi Robert, thank you for the question. We have a wide range of colors, so we definitely suggest going with the color that you like the most. But if you do like the grey, we have Cape Cod Gray - bit.ly/3z2bMzG. Or if you clean and brighten the wood, you can go with any color, but Pecan is one of our most popular - bit.ly/3uPgMnV. Hope that helps :)
Hi there. What's the name of the third colour of the left? I didn't catch what he said. Thank you.
Great question! Cedar tone. Let us know if you have any other questions, you can find the stain color here at fencearmor.com/products/stain-seal-experts-deck-stain-transparent?variant=33341131194421.
Why no gray on decks?… i have a blue home was considering grey for the deck color
We have a few gray options here: fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-solid?variant=33341131063349 :)
Fence Armour, I previously applied a semi transparent oil based stain to my treated pine exterior wood deck, and I would like to re-stain the deck in a darker color. Doing a water test, the wood is ready to stain. Any recommendations, can I clean, prep, sand, and apply another coat of oil based stain in a darker color? Thank you! John
Hi John, we recommend cleaning it before applying the new stain. If you would like to go the extra step, you can use the EXPERT Stain & Seal Wood Cleaner and then Brightener for a beautiful finish. You can find that here: fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-wood-stain.
Is it possible to purchase a display like this? Or make our own. Reason being it would be nice to have something to show the customers in person.
Hi Brittany, we suggest making your own. If you visit the fencearmor.com/collections/stain-samples you can get all of the colours and the sample cans will have more than enough to make the sample boards.
Doing a shed like to natural cedar . What color would look good on trim and doors? Staining T1-11
Great question Frank, our popular colors are Chestnut and Walnut. They would look great!
Any tips on staining a pressure treated fence black? I'm not sure where to even start.
Great question, if it is a new fence you don't need to clean it beforehand, but if it is an older fence clean it before applying, but you can use Stain & Seal Experts Black Semi-Transparent Fence Stain for a smooth and beautiful application - bit.ly/3CZtkOe. For tips on the staining process you can watch: ruclips.net/video/dV886XyB428/видео.html. Happy to help :)
My fence is old. Do you recommend stains or paint colors like literally dark paints?
Great question Anna! We recommend the walnut stain, that would work well. Also, we always use oil stain on a fence as paint tends to peel and crack over time. Here is a link to our recommendation: fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-transparent?variant=33341130866741.
Would you recommend mixing color stains? Trying to match our arbor with or gazebo and looking to mix mahogany and walnut since the gazebo is brown with a little bit of red in it.
Great question!! In regards to mixing, I would say yes as long as the stain is stirred well and you mix enough, because you will never get the next lot just right.
So my pressure treated yellow pine has white spots. According to google it's either tree sap or from the treatment. It bleeds through the stain and sealer. What's the best way to get rid of that?
Is it coming from the wood or is it dripping from the a tree? If it is from the tree, a mineral spirits will get it out, but the stain would need to be touched up there. Hope this helps!
It's a brand new fence. All the boards have a green hue that a deck cleaner took off, but the white spots (tree sap that was squeezed out fr treatment)still remain. I'm guessing my last resort is to try a pressure washer. The spots look Like someone just sprinkled little bleach droplets spots randomly on the boards. I'm No professional and just going by a Google search of what are the white spots on my pressure treated wood. Looks like crap and if the pressure washer doesn't work i might have to result to a solid stain and hope it covers. I wld never use PT wood again if that's the case. I prefer the woodgrain.
@@Jdww89 We are sorry to hear about all the troubles you are experiencing. Have you tried a sander or dry brush by chance?
To achieve the colors. Are most applications 2 coats? Or does second coat make it a bit darker?
Great question Bob! Stain and Seal Experts is a flood coat system, so you don’t typically need two coats. One coat offers enough pigment and oil to coat the wood. More coats will make it richer not darker. A second coat is not necessary, as that is the property of Stain & Seal Experts oil based technology. Hope that answers the question :)
Really wish you would have mentioned the names of the semi transparent colors. I kept waiting for you say names. What is the name of the 6th one down. Of the semi transparent side.
Hi there, at 2:07 Caleb lists out the colors and name of the semi transparent. Let me know if you have any issues. Always happy to help :)
How long does the semi solid colors last. I watched the video 2x but didn't hear how long. Thanks
Great question! Thank you for asking. It all depends on how the light the color of the stain is and if the fence is in direct sunlight. A good base line is two years, if the fence is in sunlight. If the fence is in the shade, you may even be able to go 4-5 years. The great thing is with oil based stain you can just re-apply on top, so makes touch-ups and re-applications easy. Hope that helps! Always happy to answer other questions as well.
Hey bud, can you let me know what wood was used for these samples? was it Pine or somthing else like cedar?
Great question! it is both yellow pine and cedar.
The entire video is on how nice the colors are, no technical information on the product.
If you visit the Stain & Seal Experts page there are more videos that will have what you are looking for.
What about dock? Will these work just as well on a boat dock?
Yes, we recommend the deck stain for a boat dock. Great question!
I can use for stairs Livingroom this stain seal?
It is not recommended to use indoors, as it is an outdoor stain.
Thank you!
@@aracelisroman1226 You're welcome.
I keep having a big problem with different stains not being true to their color samples in their booklets. Most of the browns come out way more red then the samples or dont look the same at all. What do I need to do?
It depends on the wood you’re using mostly and how moist the wood is also. The harder wood will take stain differently and also the natural color of the wood also changes the color of stain
Semi solid will be closed match because the pigment sits on top of the wood
Hi Allen, we are sorry to hear that. In regards to what to do, we highly recommend Stain & Seal Experts, they have very good quality control and would have to assist you if any problems arise.
did you just rename redwood to sequoia or is it a different color all together? im trying to find any real world examples of it and having the hardest time. really wished you guys just sold samples of the actual stain, not just pieces of wood that are an entirely different species than anything im trying to stain.
Hi there, here is the link to the transparent redwood and other samples: fencearmor.com/products/stain-seal-samples-accessories?variant=41014269542453. We are sorry to hear you are having a tough time, please let us know if you have any further questions.
@@Fencearmor ok now I'm confused. You said redwood was a semi transparent in the video, now it's a transparent on the websites. Also, is there a sample can on the actual stain and seal experts website because that website actually works. I can't get fence armor to do anything.
@@matthatesford The formula has changed since this video was created and therefore the color groupings changed as well. Unfortunately that is out of our control. We are sorry to hear you are having troubles, we are happy to do the order on the back end if that would be of help. You can call us at (888) 289-5617.
How long is the wait before staining ang sealing a brand new deck?
Great question Alan, it is advised to wait until the moisture level is below 13%.
@@Fencearmor thank you so much
@@alanel6662 You are very welcome!
Are the grays a semi solid or semi trans? Thanks.
Great question! Semi-solid. If you'd like more information, you can find it on this page fencearmor.com/collections/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain/products/stain-seal-experts-fence-stain-semi-solid?variant=33341131063349 :)
What type of wood species are these stain on ?
Hi there, the wood on the posts are Cedar. Have a wonderful day!
I'll never use solid stain again, peels like crazy and looks terrible.
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