Most clients prefer to stain the house. These are available in many shades and hues and are available widely. There are UV repellant brands which make it possible to prevent fading over time. However should you decide to use paint any oil based paint is satisfactory.

Yes. Eurolux House Paint is suitable for all wood exterior surfaces. Many clients, however, prefer to use Hollandlac or Eco Brilliant Enamel on doors and shutters. We have seen a great deal of damage done over the years by power-washers, and we do not recommend their use except in the hands of professional house washers, operating from ladders or boom trucks.

Ans: The insulating additive will help keep the deck cooler while providing a slightly slip resistant surface.

Answer: It should not be used inside, the residue is to difficult to remove without rinsing, we recommend only using it outside

Northgate Garage Doors, Inc., does not specifically recommend one particular kind of paint, stain, or varnish over another. But, it seems Watco™ oil and Behr™ spar varnish have become popular brands that many people use with excellent results. Watco and Behr™ products can be found at most home improvements stores.

The available historical evidence shows that Eichler used stains, not paint, on his homes, inside and out. One can speculate that, at least for the vertical-grooved siding, stains were employed so that the grooves stayed crisp and clean (the edges weren't softened by the paint), and some of the grain of the wood showed through (redwood siding was used throughout the 1950s). It is also possible that Eichler used stains because labor and materials costs were lower than for paint.

Jennings joinery prefers to paint or stain prior to glazing and assembly to properly seal the product. Also when using 6.38 Laminated glass (which is thicker than normal glass), if the inside rebate is not painted or stained prior to glazing then after the product is glazed the unsealed surface behind the glass edge is visible and un protected. Also after the bi-folds have been installed it is very difficult to coat the top and bottom of the doors to seal then correctly.

You can still use lead paint as long as it contains no white lead (lead carbonate) or grey lead (lead sulphate). Red lead remains unsurpassed as a primer and stopping for historic ironwork. You can also try boiled linseed oil, leaving it on for 24 hours - this can also soften paint quite well. Grade I or II* Listed Building (Category A in Scotland) or a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and you have to repair or maintain white lead paints, this is lawful and the paint can be manufactured and supplied.

Quite frankly, we don't know and don't care. Both are effective. It really depends on what type of look you are trying to get from you shed. Plus, we are carpenters, not painters. Call a painter to get his opinion on which are better.

We recommend painting or staining after assembly. The rungs of the ladders sometimes are a tight fit and the finish may get marked up during assembly. Also, the wood glue used in the notched legs adheres better to unfinished wood. It is also much easier to paint or stain it when it is set up as opposed to all the individual pieces on the floor. If you paint it, we recommend you put a good primer coat, and two finish coats of a durable enamel paint.

One of the benefits of vinyl windows is never needing to strip, paint or stain them. Painting your vinyl windows can void your warranty.

Yes. We stain and paint outdoor decks and patios. We also offer a power washing service for cleanup of decks, patios, and other exterior surfaces.

All of our paint and stain finishes are custom matched to the sample provided to us by the homeowner, for no extra charge.

Yes, BST stain penetrates the surface of the material it is applied to. While a paint product adheres to the outer surface. BST stain sinks into the substrate and bonds below the surface.

You should certainly protect your deck from unnecessary moisture intrusion and the harmful effects of the sun's ultra-violet rays. Use of a penetrating stain, containing water repellant ingredients in most cases will protect your deck best. The pigment in the stain will absorb the ultra-violet rays from the sun and protect the wood fibers from degradation. In most cases a stain will need maintenance every 2-4 years while clear sealers require maintenance every 1-2 years.

All products make from timber must be stained or painted to ensure the good looks of the cubby and to reduce splitting and to seal the timber against weathering. We highly recommend staining or painting while the cubby is still in panel form and not assembled. It is easier to paint the pieces when flat on the ground.

It is very difficult to answer this question as it depends on the weather conditions and if the cubby is in full or partial sun, but generally when the original painting or staining has begun to deteriorate or look dry. We Recommend Quality Cubby Cedar Coating Stain which is available from our store. Read the instructions before you start and use the level to make sure the floor is level before you start to install the walls.

For specific questions on paints, stains and coatings the CSSB recommends contacting your local, Approved Installer or local, competent, professional paint contractor or paint store. The CSSB does offer some basic information on this topic, listed in its Exterior and Interior Wall Manual.

Answer: The insulating additive will help keep the deck cooler while providing a slightly slip resistant surface.