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<p id="isPasted">If you are using an oil-based stain, definitely. You can use DEFY stains, which are water-based products, even when the surface is slightly damp.</p><p>With oil based stains, wood must be bone-dry before you can begin staining. However, DEFY stains are water-based, so you can use them even when the surface is slightly damp.</p>

If you are using an oil-based stain, definitely. You can use DEFY stains, which are water-based products, even when the surface is slightly damp. With oil based stains, wood must be bone-dry before you can begin staining. However, DEFY stains are wat

Does the wood need to be completely dry before I apply the stain?

Exterior Wood Stains

What is the difference between Essential, Extreme and Ultra?

I put DEFY stain down 3 years ago and plan to apply another coat, what is recommended if you already have DEFY stain previously applied?

I have a 15 yr. old cedar fence that just pressure washed to look like new wood. I want to protect the fence with a clear stain or protector that won’t darken the color. Can you advise?

Which stain do you recommend for IPE and other hard wood decking?

Do you offer color samples?

I constantly have mildew growing on my deck. Why does it grow there and how can I stop it?

What is the shelf life of DEFY Wood Stain?

Is there a particular brush I should use with DEFY wood stains?

Can I use a paint roller to stain my wood?

How do I know if I applied enough stain to my deck?

What’s the best time of the year to stain my deck?

Do I really need to stain my deck or can I just let it weather naturally?

How long do I have to wait between coats of DEFY Wood Stains?

Which product should I use?

DEFY Ultra Wood Stain Instructional Video

DEFY Ultra Wood Stain

Can you apply Defy Extreme Crystal Clear over a previous color of stain?

DEFY Extreme Wood Stain

Do I really need to use both the cleaner and brightener before I stain?

Should I use the stripper or the cleaner?

Can I just power wash and stain?

My deck is stained, but it's starting to look weathered. What should I do to help the wood without staining again?

Wood Prep Process

My composite deck is already beginning to gray out. Can I use stain on it to keep it looking new?

Does the wood need to be completely dry before I apply the stain?Updated a year ago