How to Prep For Defy Stains

How to Prep For Defy Stains Prep New Wood

Prep New Wood for Defy Stains

by Defy Help February 1, 2019

2019 Update on New Wood Application for Defy Stains

For new wood and Defy Deck Stains, the wood does need to season for a time and should be prepped. We love hearing from our customers who have used the Defy Stains or have questions on the application. We appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them.

Prepping New Wood for Defy Exterior Wood Stains

Defy has stain products that are excellent for newer, more dense wood. With special penetrating properties, newer wood is shielded against water damage and graying. Defy Stains are not prone to peeling and flaking and will ensure beautiful and lasting results for your new exterior wood surfaces.

It is recommended that wood should be allowed to dry out for 3-6 months before cleaning and staining. New woods that are rich in oil such as mahogany should also dry out for 3-6 months before protecting with Defy Stain for new wood.

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How to Prep For Defy Stains Prep New Wood

Weather You Deck Before Staining with Defy

by Defy Help January 23, 2019

Weather You Deck Before Staining with Defy Video 2019

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Watch this video to find out why you should let your new deck weather before using any deck stain on it. Weathering allows the surface of the wood deck to break down and become more porous. It also allows moisture or chemicals from the pressure treating process time to dry out. This is important because the more porous the surface of the wood is, the better the stain will absorb into the wood, and the longer the wood stain will last.

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Cleaning Your Wood Deck with Defy

by Defy Help January 18, 2019

Cleaning Your Wood Deck with Defy Video 2019

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Prepping your deck with an oxygenated bleach wood deck cleaner is crucial for getting the most out of your deck stain. It not only cleans the wood, but it opens the pores of the wood so it can absorb more stain. Watch this video to find out why DEFY Wood Cleaner will make your deck stain last longer.

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How to Prep For Defy Stains Switching to Defy Stains

When To Use Defy Wood Stain Stripper

by Defy Help January 18, 2019

When To Use Defy Wood Stain Stripper Video 2019

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Watch this video to find out whether you should use a stain stripper or wood cleaner to prepare your deck for stain. If your wood deck has a weathered solid stain, or an unweathered semi-transparent stain use a deck stain stripper to remove these products. If the semi-transparent stain is faded and graying, then an oxygenated bleach wood cleaner will work.

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Why Use Defy Wood Brightener

by Defy Help January 18, 2019

Why Use Defy Wood Brightener Video 2019

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Wood Brightener does 3 things for your deck – it neutralizes any remaining stain stripper or wood cleaner, it restores and brightens wood to its natural, bare state, and it opens the pores of the wood. All 3 of these things are critical to getting the longest lifespan out of your deck stain and will save you time and money in the long run.

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Defy Maintenance Coats

Maintaining Defy Deck Stain & Setting Expectations

by Defy Help January 23, 2019

2019 Update on Maintaining Defy Stains

Do you have a question on applying a Defy maintenance coat of stain? We love hearing from our customers who have used the Defy Stains or have questions on the application. We appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them.

No deck stain will last forever. Eventually, all deck stains will fail. The question is how long does it take, and how easy is it to maintain when it begins to fail. Some deck stains will need to be completely stripped or sanded every other year or two. Others, simply fade away and won’t need to be stripped. DEFY Wood Stains are easy to maintain. Simply clean the surface with an application of Wood Brightener and apply a light maintenance coat of DEFY semi-transparent or clear deck stain and you’re done.

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How to Achieve Best Results with Defy Stains

by Defy Help April 1, 2014

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Tips to Achieve Best Results with Defy Exterior Wood and Decking Stains

Taking on a staining project is not for everybody, but with a little ambition and education, most homeowners can have successful results. Defy makes an excellent product for both interior and exterior wood surfaces. Its “easy to use” formula gives homeowners a chance to achieve professional-like results at a fraction of the cost. There is however, a few tips to follow that will increase the rate of success when taking on your own wood-finishing project.

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Moisture Content of Wood When Applying Defy Stains

by Defy Help January 16, 2019

2019 Update on Moisture Content of Wood for Defy Stains

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Moisture Content of Wood When Applying Defy Wood and Deck Stains.

When applying defy deck stain it’s important to note the moisture content of the wood. If the wood you are staining is too moist it can create mold and mildew problems. If you apply stain to moist wood it can trap and seal the moisture in, which can also create rot and decay problems. To prevent this it’s important to check the moisture content of the wood whether it’s after a rainstorm or after you have washed the wood that you’re getting ready to stain.

To check the moisture content of wood when applying Defy deck stain you will need a moisture meter. Once you have a moisture meter you can stick the prongs into the wood so that you can get a moisture content reading. For the best results take several readings to get an average. Take a reading on some sections of the wood that get plenty of sun exposure and also on the more shaded areas of the wood. It is these more shady areas that tend to be moist for longer periods of time.

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Maintaining Defy Stains

by Defy Help January 28, 2019

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Update on Maintaining Wood and Deck Defy Stains

How to Maintain for Defy Stains? We love hearing from our customers who have used the Defy Stains or have questions. We appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them.

Prepping Help for Defy Maintenance Coats

With any type of wood stain, maintenance is essential for continuing, lasting results. All wood stains will eventually begin to fade as graying occurs. With Defy Wood Stain’s VOC compliant formula maintenance is easier, less time consuming and effective.

To maintain wood that is stained with Defy Wood Stains occasionally clean the surface with a mild detergent and water. This will normally restore stained surfaces back to their original appearance. If the wood has begun to fade, a light maintenance coat of Defy Stain is recommended for maximum protection.

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How to Prep For Defy Stains Switching to Defy Stains

Switching to Defy Stains

by Defy Help January 23, 2019

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Update on Switching to Wood and Deck Defy Stains

Want to switch to a better brand of deck stain like the Defy Stains? We love hearing from our customers who have used the Defy Stains or have questions. We appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them.

Switching to Defy Stains By Removing a Previous Coating

Defy Stains are VOC compliant, semi-transparent wood finishes. They help shield against the negative effects of fungi, water damage, and UV fading. Defy Stains can be used on many types of wood to enhance the beauty and give lasting protection. Use Defy Stains on decks, fences, wood siding, shake shingles, log homes, gazebos, outdoor furniture, and other exterior wood surfaces.

Defy Stains should not be applied over existing paints, stains, or varnishes. These wood surfaces need to be stripped to remove any old stain remnants. Without removing old failing coatings Defy Stains will not penetrate the wood properly or perform as expected.

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How to Prep For Defy Stains

How to Prep for Defy Stains

by Defy Help January 29, 2019

Update on How to Prep for Defy Stains

How to Prep for Defy Stains? We love hearing from our customers who have used the Defy Stains or have questions. We appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them.

How to Prep for Defy Stains

Defy Stains have superb penetration and color retention properties. They resist moisture and block out damaging UV rays. Defy Stains are not prone to flaking or peeling making it easy to maintain. The VOC compliant formula gives long-lasting protection against the elements for years of beauty.

Defy Stains can be used on wood siding, decks, fences, log homes, shake shingles, outdoor furniture, and other exterior wood surfaces. Before applying any of the Defy Stain products the wood surface must be prepped correctly to assure proper penetration and stain performance.

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