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.

Summit Door, Inc. does not specifically recommend one particular kind of stain or varnish over another. Please see our finishing instructions sections for more information.

We usually recommend, and only stock, high-quality water-based varnish products, as they are non-toxic, non-yellowing and quick drying. Please note that this new, water-based technology has only really matured in the last few years, and some well-known and widely-sold products are not very durable. They can need re-doing in under a year in some cases, whereas our varnishes are designed to last at least 5 years, some up to 20, subject to conditions and regular maintenance, etc.

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

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.

We strongly recommend Sherwin Williams paints and stains for all exterior and interior needs. Sherwin Williams is the oldest and largest paint manufacturer in the United States. Additionally, they are one of the few manufacturers with their own stores-a fact that is very important to us, because it provides a consistent level of service from store to store, as well as any technical assistance we may need.

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

Only alcohol based non-toxic stains are used. Even after the pipe becomes warmed up there is no "off gassing" such as petroleum based stains nor are there any spotting or leaking from analine or water based dyes.

Creative Wood Products has their own private label stain called Deck Gold. Deck Gold is an oil based semi-transparent sealer and stain in one. It is a unique blend of resin, pigment oil, mildewcide and UV protectors that penetrate deeply into the wood to protect and preserve it. Deck Gold can be used on all types of wood except Redwood. We also carry Superdeck Products, Superdeck is a natural oil, transparent stain designed to maintain the beauty of your wood.

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.

We do offer "certain styles of pre-primed balusters" but we do not do any painting or staining of any kind.

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.

No, it is not suitable for natural timber with a paint/varnish finish. Please use FloorFill repair for timber.

You can use a variety of varnishes. Damar picture varnish is good and so is Liquin varnish. Make sure you use a varnish that is applicable to your medium - acrylic varnish for acrylic paintings and oil varnish for oil paintings. You can purchase a spray or a liquid varnish depending on your preference. For oil varnish, you can thin a thick liquid varnish with turpentine to breakdown the thickness.

Yes. Allow seven to ten days drying time for surface to be completely dry and cured. Both water- and oil-based products can be used.

A - Not at all - even compared to mainstream paints, they remain very competitive indeed, but many brands are sold only in non-standard sizes, such as 2L or 2.25L, which makes direct price comparisons difficult, but if we compare like for like for 5L, for example, below is a cross-section of Matt coloured wallpaints seen at one of the leading DIY stores on 23.2.07