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Flood Stain?

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#1 ·
Does anyone use Flood stains on a regular bases? If so how does it hold up?
 
#4 ·
I don't believe any of the Flood stains are penetrating. This means they lay on the surface of the wood, much like a paint. Once the coating starts to wear, either from the sun, or from furniture being moved around, (on a deck) the surface must be stripped and then resealed.

We prefer to use ready seal. It is a penetrating stain, and can simply be washed and recoated when needed.
 
#12 ·
You are absolutely right Phil. The Flood stain doesn't compare to Ready Seal. Here is an example of a deck railing that had been coated in a "film forming" flood product, CWF. Notice the stain is actually laying on the surface, not penetrating.
 

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#14 ·
Here are a few tips to a better stained deck:
1. Prepare your wood before you stain your deck. Apply a wood preparation liquid that seeps through the pores and prepares the wood for the stain. If the stain does not penetrate the wood, they will lay on the surface and peel off faster.
2. It is a good idea to contain a stain that includes pigment. Pigments increase the life of a stain. Semitransparent stains have a longer life than solid stains.
3. Identify stains that will do well on horizontal and vertical surfaces. Most stains cannot handle foot wear and tear, dirt and dust abuse, sliding items. Find a stain that can withstand all these. Flood's deck (semitransparent) stains guarantee that their paints will not come off in three years.
4. Select colors that can go well with the exteriors of your home. Sometimes the clashing colors give a garish outlook. The two-tone colors look wonderful on large decks.
5. Lay your deck well so that there is adequate support for your deck. Sometimes, because of inadequate planning the deck bends on one side causing the paint at that end to look shabbier.
6. It is also essential to remove all previous paints from the deck. Scrub the surface till the wood gleams from within.

Test to check if Wood is ready.
 
#18 ·
Today, Flood is one of the best producers of specialty wood stain and paint additive solutions, with products designed to restore, protect and enhance the natural beauty of wood. Most important is the quality and durability of their products. As I already mentioned above, I always choose this brand for any exterior wood surfaces such as decks, fences or sidings. I am usually handling large exterior painting projects, offering years of warranty without concerns.
 
#22 ·
For the flood stain apply detergent solution, blotting frequently. A dried stain will probably spread when wet. Repeat step 1 until color is no longer transferred to the towel than apply ammonia solution, blot. Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
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