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.

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

I do not use any of the varnishes sold in D.I.Y shops and stores. I use a professional matt silk varnish made by Bonakemi called Sprectra. It's water based, has very little odour and gives a beautifull hard wearing finish. See similar questions...

We use an acrylic lacquer which has a satin finish. It is user-friendly, hard-wearing and quick drying. Gloss and matt lacquer can be ordered on request. See similar questions...

Some artists use Galkyds to saturate their colors and unify the surface of their paintings. They think they are using Galkyd as a varnish but technically they are using Galkyd as a colorless glaze layer. This is a fine technique. But a glaze layer is not reversible and varnish is. The glaze layer becomes a permanent part of the painting. Varnishes need to be removable. See similar questions...

No, Galkyds are painting mediums so when you apply Galkyds to oil paintings, they will form a paint layer. See similar questions...

We use our own unique MP765 two-component water-base polyurethane system which is thick and flexible, much more durable and very easy to re-finish. It also has great transparency, giving Duro-design Bamboo flooring floors a deep, natural and vibrant look. See similar questions...

When you're looking for a painted-kind-of-look to match you home exterior, or when the deck has been totally neglected, solid stains hide and conceal any cosmetic imperfections that the lumber may have. See similar questions...

We stain any existing concrete flooring, interior or exterior, new or old. Our process is a great dressing for interior concrete floors, garages, patios, driveways, pool decks, or walkways. See similar questions...

Yes, but I don't recommend it. It is difficult to gauge just how long it will take oil varnish to come to a tack. Subsequently, you may be very limited in how long the surface will remain ready for the stenciling process. Oils varnishes also have a tendency to yellow terribly with time. See similar questions...

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

Acid Stain is not for every concrete floor. The concrete MUST be bare. There can be no sealers, curing compounds, bond breakers, paints, etc. on the surface. The surface must be clean and free of grease or any other contamination that would prevent the reaction from occurring? If you do have any of these substances on your concrete they will need to be removed before you stain. See similar questions...

Concrete Floor Stains can be used on the interior or exterior. While some companies may tell you that some Concrete Floor Acid Stain colors may be more sensitive to moisture and can not be used on the exterior the Artistic Decor System stains can be used on just about any concrete surface. They are also UV stable and will not fade on an exterior surface. See similar questions...