DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain

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By americanhomeworks

The beauty of a deck treated with Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain is breathtaking, and a perfect addition to any home for seasonal gatherings.
The beauty of a deck treated with Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain is breathtaking, and a perfect addition to any home for seasonal gatherings.

DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain

One of the most reliable and accredited deck stains available on the market today is the DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain, which is available in five colors for optimum color enhancement for your deck. After either pressure treating your wood or washing it using oxygen bleach, this stain is incredibly easy to use. A very promising aspect of the DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain is the fact that it is environmentally friendly, meaning it won’t kill vegetation around the deck while you are applying it. You won't have to worry about covering up shrubbery or flowers in order to stain your deck or other project. It is water based and, due to its penetrating finish, resists peeling unlike other wood stains.

When it comes to choosing what deck stain is best for you, be sure to take into consideration how much of the actual grain you would like to show through. This particular stain is semi-transparent, meaning it is going to allow almost all of the grain show through and all of the texture, while enhancing the natural color with its pigmentation. Other stains may be more opaque, which does not allow as much of wood’s natural beauty to show through, or more transparent, which provides less protection from the sun. My team and I feel that this particular stain is the perfect balance.

The finish is penetrating, meaning that it prevents the destructive effects of water, fungi, and UV rays on your deck, swing set, or other exterior wood project. When shopping for deck stain, it is imperative that the stain be penetrating. A film forming stain that simply rests on the surface of the wood will not enhance the look of the wood, nor will it provide the same protection as a wood stain that penetrates, such as DEFY Epoxy Fortified Wood Stain. Although it is formulated for use on pressure treated wood, it also can be used n interior or exterior wood surfaces such as outdoor wood furniture, log homes, wood siding, shake shingles, and other naturally porous wood surfaces.

This wood stain lasts up to twice as long as conventional wood stains, covers approximately 100 sq. ft. per gallon (150 sq. ft. if only one coat is required), and can be applied using a pump sprayer, brush, airless sprayer, or pad applicator in any temperature above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. After application, you should wait about 24 hours before replacing your deck furniture or walking about on it. Clean up is easy, requiring only soap and water.

Deck Stain Benefits

Here is a 5-gallon container of this stain, which will cover about 500 sq. ft. of a deck.
Here is a 5-gallon container of this stain, which will cover about 500 sq. ft. of a deck.
Horizontal surfaces, such as decks, are extremely prone to sun damage. A high quality wood stain will protect wood from UV rays and water penetration year round.
Horizontal surfaces, such as decks, are extremely prone to sun damage. A high quality wood stain will protect wood from UV rays and water penetration year round.

Comments

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thevoice 2 years ago

you are so right worked with all stains well rread

Robert Pallanck 18 months ago

I bought this product this spring to stain my pressure teated deck built last fall. I used all the recommended Defy cleaners, followed all the directions to the letter about weathering, prep, cleaning and application. Its now november and my deck is covered with black mold/mildew. Talk to the manufacturer and they told me this was norma! For $30/ a gallon this stuff should work better. Avoid this product.

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americanhomeworks Hub Author 3 weeks ago

Mold/mildew can grow on anything. Is your deck surrounded by trees or in the woods by chance? If so my guess is you'll probably have this problem no matter what product you use. Use a good oxygenated bleach to get rid of the mold.

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