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What is the best finish for a pine deck? Is stain alone adequate?

 
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What is the best finish for a pine deck? Is stain alone adequate? We are using a Behring semi transparent stain which the previous owner had applied.

 



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Behr stain from home depot.

Submitted: 274 days and 13 hours ago.
Category: Home Improvement
Value: CA$25
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Expert:  Charles replied274 days and 13 hours ago.


Charles :

Hello, and thanks for your question! My name is XXXXXXX XXX I am happy to assist you today!!

Charles :

Behr actually makes an actual ceck stain also. Is that the one your using?

Charles :

Hello, Are you still online??

Charles :

Hi

Customer : Yes. I think we are using the stain fqorverticaalsurfaces
Customer : Vertical surfaces
Charles :

Ok, check the stain and see if it says for decks. There is a difference.

Charles :

Its better to have some stain on it than no stain. But the deck stain is better because its more of a heavy duty stain.

Customer : Zi will checkx and reply ASAP iqt might take a minute as we are traveling and I have to ask my worker bee to look.
Charles :

Lol, ok. I am on and off the computer so If I miss you I will get back to you.

Customer : Does it need to be applied thickly ?
Customer : does it need to be applied thickly?
Charles :

Hello again,

Not so much as evenly.

Charles :

You want a good amount so that it absorbs into the wood enough to be effective.

Charles :

Its like painting almost.

Customer : Now with regards XX XXX barn, should I stain that or just let it weather. It looks a bit blotchy,so it might have been stained before.
Charles :

What kind of wood and where do you live?

Customer : Pine. We live near Kingston Ontario .
Charles :

Stain it.

Customer : Ok aim going to ask you another question and finish this one. Bye
Charles :

Ok.

Expert TypeEngineering Contractor
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Answered: 8/17/2012

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