Canada’s harsh weather conditions are not kind to deck stains, prompting peeling and fading. But there are ways to improve longevity, according to one expert painter.
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As the warm weather comes, moisture evaporates from the ground, the open grains on the unsealed underside of the boards suck in the moisture and pushes the stain off. Thats why its peeled off in a ribbon, moisture trapped between the board the sealant. PPG isnt going to tell you that.
First world problem.
The entire nation is falling apart and you choose this to cover. Great job.
Forget pressure treated wood. Suck up the extra cost and opt for composite deck boards.
Tackling the hard issues concerning all Canadians are facing is not your strong suit is it?
Over 61percent of Canadians don't like the current government, what can they do?
The problem is water based stains. Oil based stains are boxed out due to environmental concerns. But water based stains just simply don’t work or last in our climate.
Stains and coating that you buy from a hardware store use lower quality resins and ingredients. If you want it to last longer you need to buy from an industrial supplier. The products they sell are a much higher quality.
Just do composite…simple
There is only one stain that will last since mineral spirits were banned. Sansin. Made in Canada. Amazing. Trust me. Plus you must use the best preparation using oxalic acid. No one other stain will last more that 2 seasons at the very best in Canada. Most will fail after one year.
Stains and coating that you buy from a hardware store use lower quality resins and ingredients. If you want it to last longer you need to buy from an industrial supplier. The products they sell are a much higher quality.
Only long term solution is an oil based penetrating oil