Helpful Advice and Tips for Defy Stain Products

I’ve been using Defy Epoxy Fortified semi-transparent stain for years and have loved the finish and wear. But now I have to replace several deck boards and steps and there’s no way to get these new pieces to match the existing deck. I want to switch products to the solid color wood stains. Are they the same type of acrylic product and will they adhere with no issues to the previous Defy that I have been using?

I am extremely satisfied with Defy water based stain. It has lasted much longer than various other brands I’ve used over the past 30 years. It still looks very good after one year but there are a couple of spots where pots we’re sitting that need some work. My question is how long normally should I wait before applying another coat (already has been one year). and is there any special treatment needed other than cleaning/power washing before putting on another coat….or if it still looks good should I just wait another year?

What is the best way to remove algae (I used Defy Extreme ten months ago and have a few patches of algae here and there but on balance, the deck still looks great)? I am thinking of brushing the algae patches with a stiff-bristled brush but thought it best to ask before doing that.

We have a porous 25 yr. old deck. First time I hired a prof. deck co. to stain with Lt. walnut Defy extreme. The cleaning and first app. went well. Workers. had another job also that day, so, there was approx.2hrs. before 2nd coat applied. It looks a orangy but adherent and drying well, and otherwise looks good. Will the 2nd coat orangeness fade over time?

After applying Defy Extreme last year (August, 2021) rainwater beaded nicely all winter but now (June, 2022) it no longer beads. In addition, the wood looks thirsty. Does this mean it is already time to reapply? (The deck still looks great, and it rains a lot here in western Oregon.)

Can we use a sprayer to do the spindles? Would we do the deck first and then spindles?

I’m engraving a cedar post and would like to paint the engraved letters. Can I paint over top of the Defy semitransparent stain?

I have cedar pillars and trim, mahogany front door, and pine deck that have all been weathered for almost a year. Since they are all unfinished, what’s the best process I can do to prep and stain? I like the butternut stain color.

1. How many coats of Defy Extreme cedar tone do I apply on a new cedar post?
2. Can I apply Defy Extreme over engraved letters painted with acrylic latex paint on a cedar post that I want to stain?
3. Can I apply Defy Extreme with a clean soft cloth?

I put natural pine semi transparent on our pine deck and it is way too orange. Any ideas?

I stained our new PTP deck in June 2020 with Defy Extreme Natural Pine. Was going to add a second coat this spring or summer to the decking only because of how much the initial coat soaked in. Was told on here to wait a year then use the cleaner and add a second coat. Time and weather has kept me from doing this for this year. The deck has accumulated a lot of algae like stains over the past few months. I’m not going to get to the second coat this year but don’t want to leave the stains on over the winter. Should I go ahead and use the Defy cleaner on it before winter and will it remove this? Picture attached…

How long after staining a deck with defy extreme semi transparent can a cat walk and sit on the deck. I have an outdoor cat that thinks he owns the deck.

How long before or after a rain do you wait to apply brightened? Also, it was said not to apply brightened on metal. I have black aluminum spindles. So, what do you recommend for that? The deck and stairs were thoroughly cleaned and sanded. Pictures included.

Hi, I still would like to know what is the lowest outdoor temperature I can stain my deck and not ruin it, and will the new cedar clean and brighten well if we don’t have a chance to stain it before snow flies?

How long after sanding deck should I wait to apply stain?

Just thought of another question. If applying the stain in the evening how long does it have to dry before wildlife can walk on it? Racoons and maybe a possum or a stray cat?

I know you should wait 48 hours after cleaning and brightening. What, if for some reason, you have to wait longer. Do you need to clean and brighten again?

Want to make Light Walnut a lighter shade of walnut. Can I add paint thinner (how much) to the gal. of stain? Then, can I use the clear stain for the second application?

Hi we stained our new deck last fall and I contacted your company to see if we could apply a single coat this spring and the answer was yes we could,,
Before we do that is there anything we should do to prep the deck beside cleaning it – I was thinking of powerwashing it ?? Anything else we should do

We have a mix of older and newer cedar-the first few rows next to the house were in great shape and not replaced. I sanded the old stain off of those with 60-80 grit. My husband replaced the rest of the boards. We allowed them to weather for a year. We cleaned and brightened the deck. Put a single coat of stain on and wanted to wait a year for the 2nd coat. It looked beautiful last summer but unfortunately looks terrible this year-we we’re planning on putting the second coat on but it’s peeling in several spots on the newer wood. Now what?

I am in the process of cleaning our wood siding with Defy cleaner and even though I have thoroughly rinsed after cleaning, I am having a hard time getting the streaks off of the glass of our windows. I have tried dawn dish soap with water and light scrubbing. Do you have any suggestions?

How many coats for a pressure treated pine picket fence? I’m using the cedar tone extreme wood stain color. Thanks!

The temperature will only be over 46 for about 5 hours this afternoon in Ohio. Tonight it will be in the lower 30’s – maybe freezing. Can I still stain today, or will the temperature drop tonight affect the curing of the stain. Also, I lightened the deck about 5 days ago, then I decided to sand a small area (2’x 18”) to remove a dark stain. Do I need to lighten that area again?

I am using western cedar for posts and railings on my covered front porch. I want to retain the color but protect from mildew and moisture. What product do you recommend?

I’m staining new cedar posts for my front porch. I’d like to use the extreme in butternut but I know there is also a stain specifically for hardwood. Is the extreme okay to use? Do I need to allow it to weather, if so how long is recommended? What sealer do you suggest?

We have a new tight knot cedar deck. It has dried for 4 weeks. Please advise as to what we need to do to prep for applying Defy Extreme Clear Wood Stain.

Hi I am getting ready to “refresh” my deck that was stained with defy semitransparent woodstain about a year and a half ago. Couple of questions:

1) How/with what product should I prep the desk before applying new coat?
2) Should a use the same color stain I used originally or should use a lighter or clear stain?
3) How many coats should I apply. Will one maintenance cote suffice?
4) Is there “how to brochure” that describes this “maintenance” process?

Thanks for you help

I have used defy wood cleaner and will use defy wood Brightener next.are your defy stains a sealer also or are they just a penetrating stain

I have composite deck 17 years old ,, is there positives or negatives to putting on a 2nd coat?

How to clean any dried extreme stain Splatter on vinyl Siding and railings

I used Defy Extreme Semi-Transparent Wood Stain in Driftwood Gray on my very weathered deck last year. I followed all instructions concerning cleaning and brightening and the result is great. I remember reading that after a year I should apply a light maintenance coat. However your website now gives different instructions as how to clean the deck beforehand, eg. mild soap cleaner or brightener. What should I be using?

I have 21 large cypress posts on my Acadian style house! They are 15 years old and very weathered. I originally wanted the weathered look but they are suffering from exposure. 10 of my posts get the hot Louisiana evening sun and rain. How would your products work for these posts? I can not redo 21 posts every 2-3 years. Any suggestions????

I am looking to stain my deck posts and perhaps the joists, my deck is composite.

I am looking at the DEFY Extreme Wood Stain product for this purpose. Is this product:

a) allow air to move in and out of the stain so that the stain does not trap water and cause decay

b) when the coat overtime fades could it just be re-coated or will the previous coat need to be stripped?

c) where can we get samples? I would like to try out some color combinations

Please confirm, utilizing Defy Extreme Water Base Stain on a one year old vertical pressure treated pine fence only requires one coat? Thanks Dan

Best method for Applying stain to upright spindles. I know Defy is watery, should I use a lambswool mitt?

Also, can I use latex paint to cover any stain splashes on painted side of house?

Thank you!

If I cannot stain in 15 days after prep, how to redo prep? Using brightener and then wait for 48 hours?

Our PT pine deck is on the north side of our house and is heavily shaded by trees. The last oil-based semi-transparent stain I used mildewed terribly. I have spent many hours sanding away the old stain and as much of the mildew as possible. I plan on trying DEFY, but is there anything more I can do to help prevent mildew? Upstate NY.
Thanks.

Do I need to use a cleaner on new treated lumber to open wood pores?

I have a 5 gallon bucket. Do I need to stir, can I pour what I need into a bucket that contained scented powder laundry soap. Do I need to remove imbedded stuff from cracks the pressure washer didn’t get out

how many coats do i have to put on a new, but ready to stain fence. can i spray it once and backroll or backbrush it or is more needed

if i used defy extreme on a fence 3 years ago can i restain it without stripping it

I have a few drips on a vertical surface applied with Extreme. What is the best way to remove the drips and keep the consent color of the stain?

Well the deck is cleaned, brightened and stained. My contractor was so impressed with the product he offered to buy the cans we had left over for another job he is doing. We stuck to the advice of your team and just did one coat but I believe the deck floor could have definitely used 2 coats. We will be waiting until next spring to clean the floor and apply a maintenance coat. But the deck turned out beautiful. We chose Butternut and it is gorgeous. I didn’t want anything real dark and I didn’t want a stain that had red in it. I have attached pictures. All the research I did and my final decision to purchase DEFY was well worth it. You get what you pay for. I have attached some pictures of the deck. It is a large deck (24′ X 32′ with a wood skirting.

My contractor is here to start staining and he said the can says in bold letters not to apply in direct sunlight. It is going to be sunny every day. How do you avoid direct sunlight when the deck is wide open with no shade. The temp is about 79 degrees right now. My husband is going to tell him to move forward. Just not sure how we avoid direct sunlight. Even if he started at 8am the job will take most of the day to complete. The deck is huge and has a wood wall under it that also is to be stained.

I have used the Defy Extreme wood stain for about 6 years now on my wrap around porch. I am getting ready to do a maintenance coat again. On the porch we have railings, etc that are stained with a solid color stain (looks like paint). I am wondering if I treat the railings with Wet n Forget will that hurt the Defy stain on the deck boards? I am planning on covering the deck boards when I apply the Wet n Forget but when it rains the product will eventually come in contact with some of the deck boards. This is the active ingredient in the Wet n Forget: Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 9.9%

From their site:

Are you tired of the never-ending cycle of cleaning black and green stains from your home? Introducing the easiest solution for eliminating these issues without using elbow grease or harsh chemicals—Wet & Forget Outdoor Cleaner! Simply spray and walk away! That’s it. Wet & Forget goes to work with the wind and rain to gently clean the surface over time.

Thank you for your help!

I need a five gallon pail of stain. I was hoping you have a record of what I bought. It is a steroid base stain, but I don’t remember what color. I lost all of my records when my computer crashed.
Jac

We have a new fence and are trying to decide if we want it to go “naturally gray” while still protecting the wood. If so, would it be any more protective to use driftwood gray instead of clear?

I have applied 2 coats of Driftwood gray at air temp of 49˚. The stain took longer to set up for the second coat and the final results had great penetration but not as much gray color on the surface as I would like. Can I add one more coat on cured product to increase the gray color?

An older friend had a can of Biowash Natural Deck Oil (OLD) and I put it on her porch. It won’t dry, how do I get rid of it and replace it with Defy wood oil. She like it cause there is no chemical that she is a allergic to.

is Defy and biowash natural deck oil the same thing