The stain will appear darker and will have pretty much shine.
Storm stain clear deck finish.
This premium formula is the ideal clear finish designed to protect the beauty and longevity of wood finishes derived from category 2 3 products and can also be used as a maintenance coat to refresh the look after surfaces weather.
With more pigment comes light uv protection.
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100 acrylic topcoat resists mildew cracking.
Find the exterior wood stain with the look and level of protection you want.
This water based stain from defy extreme is designed to provide an environmentally friendly solution that goes on clear and protects your deck from every outdoor element under the sun including the sun itself.
It is very beneficial to have water proof wood as unwanted moisture can lead to fungal growth and wood rot.
100 acrylic topcoat resists mildew cracking.
This will make the stain somewhat darker and give a moderate shine.
Being water based you can apply a new coat over top of previous oil based stains that might still be on the deck simplifying the process.
The glossier the finish the more protected the wood.
The best stains should last three to five years on a deck and even longer if applied to siding or fences which don t get as much abuse.
View the storm cat2 color card for more information.
This premium formula is the ideal clear finish designed to protect the beauty and longevity of wood finishes derived from category 2 3 products and can also be used as a maintenance coat to refresh the look after surfaces weather.
The sun and water beat down on a deck snow can pile up.
These can be purchased separately and come in the following.
They provide a hint of color while still permitting the texture and wood grain to show through.
Category 2 features toners and semi transparent finishes.
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These finishes provide color that is a bit more opaque yet still allows the natural character of the wood to show through.
This 100 acrylic latex clear topcoat can be used alone or in conjunction with category 2 3 storm system stains.
This will allow the stain to stay true to color with very little shine.
However water is not the only threat to your wood.
View the storm cat3 semi solid and storm cat3 high build color cards for more information.
The primary function of a sealer is to repel moisture.
Category 3 is the semi solid finish category.
A moderate level of uv protection comes from additional pigmentation.
This stain is the closest to a clear sealer.