Denver, Colorado Mon - Sat: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm (720) 261-4207 info@prpaintingdenver.com LET'S TALK HOME CONTACT US BLOG ABOUT US HOLIDAY LIGHTS BLOG THE CASE FOR OIL BASED STAIN PR Painting 15May Commercial / Residential, Exterior, Stain 0 When considering a coating for lumber, celebrating a surfaces natural beauty is paramount. In Denver, most exteriors have some element of wood. Whether it’s siding, decoration or a fence, picking the right type of stain is the first step. Both oil based and water borne stains have their merit, but oil prevails because of its lack of disadvantages. Water borne is easier to clean and apply, but it lasts a fraction of the time. And most importantly, waterborne coatings must be fully removed before maintenance. Oil based coatings do not. An oil simply requires a single maintenance coat every 2-3 years. For example, if a new redwood deck is installed, it will last for up to 50 years if coated bi-annually. However, if that deck is coated in water borne product, the deck will deteriorate faster, even if it is coated often. The reason is simple. Wood is a living breathing product, it has natural resins and insect repellents. Oil based products moisturize and penetrate to work alongside the lumbers natural resistance to weather. Water based stain, on the other hand, simply covers the surface of the wood. It does not penetrate or moisturize nearly as effectively as oil. Oil-Based Stain Advantages: Requires more time to dry which allows for a more even finishPenetrates deeperExtremely durableThicker seal for woodLess long-term maintenance. Costs less in the long term Water-Based Stain Advantages: Quick dry timeProvides a richer color–more paint likeNo harmful odor or fumes, not flammable Type of Wood When choosing a stain to apply to your wood, it is important to first identify the correct stain base. In the debate between oil-based stains vs. water-based stains, if you are coating a wood that has a natural resistance to rotting, a water-based stain is the better option. Some common examples of wood are cedar, pine, and redwood. Previous Wood Treatment If the wood you are intending to stain is covered in a previous coating of paint or stain, certain steps should be taken in order to achieve a new coating. That is, if a water based coating exists, most of it is to be removed before application. Although it may be difficult to establish what the previous layer is, it will be helpful in your choice of oil-based vs. water-based stains. WHAT DID WE LEARN?? If a deep, rich color is desired then I recommend using water borne stain, or even paint. But if a long term protective coating is desired, then oil based coatings win the day.Peeling water based stain. Must be fully sanded and removed. Oil based stain. Simply clean and re-coat every other year. If you have any questions about stain, prep or species of wood, let me know. I am here to help. Patrick Rhea Owner PR Painting About Author PR PAINTING Post navigation Painting Kitchen Cabinets Can Save $20,000 on a Remodel. Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. LATEST POSTS When is the best time of year to paint my exterior? Feb 1, 2018 Painting Kitchen Cabinets Can Save $20,000 on a Remodel. Jan 15, 2018 The Case for Oil Based Stain May 15, 2017 CATEGORIES Commercial / Residential Exterior Interior Stain Uncategorized ARCHIVES February 2018 January 2018 May 2017 TAGS colorado denver home improvement house paint paint prpainting stain CONTACT US (720) 261-4207 info@prpaintingdenver.com Copyright © 2019 PR Painting. Website by C133.