PPG offers high-quality and top-rated exterior deck stains in a variety of gorgeous finishes. Whether you are refinishing your wooden deck, wood deck steps, remodeling your deck to look new, or trying for a classic rustic deck look we have the right deck stain products & deck finishes for your next project.

PPG Proluxe SRD. Formerly known as Cetol SRD, PPG Proluxe SRD Wood Finish is a one-coat, transparent exterior wood stain and finish for siding, railings, and decks. The high-transparency transoxide pigments amplify the depth of color and clarity, while penetrating for long lasting protection.

(Decking oil generally isn't designed to change the colour of the decking boards, but some can sometimes darken the wood.) Decking stains are designed first and foremost to change the colour of the decking boards, enhancing the appearance of the timber by highlighting the natural grain.

Types of Wood Stains Solid wood stains: Just like regular paint, solid stains hide the grain of the wood, and the best should last three to five years on a deck, the longest of the three types of stains.

oil based PPG Proluxe is another time tested oil based deck stain that has great penetrating qualities that look terrific and repel water. This is also the only Satin finish deck stain that cabin also be sided for log cabin homes and other exterior wood surfaces for an exceptional finished product.

First of all, and most importantly, PPG ProLuxe is exactly the same product as Sikkens Wood Finishes. The name and label may have changed, but the formula inside has not. When Twin Creeks Log Home Supply first began selling the Sikkens line of stains, the product came in a gray can with a large Sikkens logo.

Water stains last longer than oil-based stains, as these come with high UV resistance and colour retention. Water stains do not contain any ingredient acting as a food source to mould, mildew, and algae; this decreases their chances of developing.

The thin film that decking stains form is not quite effective in preserving wooden surfaces from strong weather conditions. It may peel off from the surface, exposing your deck to harsh elements. Decking oil doesn't lose its functionality easily. It doesn't crack or peel off from a wooden surface like decking stains.

Because you want to wait for days that aren't excessively hot or humid, the best times to apply deck stains are in the late spring and early fall, when the weather is moderately warm and dry. Check the weather and find a time when it's not expected to rain for two days before and following the deck treatment.

Because transparent stain provides minimal coverage, it also provides minimal protection against the elements. Semi-transparent stain, on the other hand, provides a slightly higher level of protection against the sun, rain, and other environmental factors.

Let the solution sit on the wood for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse thoroughly. Remove the old finish with an exterior wood finish remover, following the instructions that come with the product. After use, allow the wood surface to dry for 48 hours or until moisture content measures less than 18%.

First of all, and most importantly, PPG ProLuxe is exactly the same product as Sikkens Wood Finishes. The name and label may have changed, but the formula inside has not. When Twin Creeks Log Home Supply first began selling the Sikkens line of stains, the product came in a gray can with a large Sikkens logo.