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Prep New Wood for Defy Stains

by Defy Help January 20, 2022

2022 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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Weather You Deck Before Staining with Defy

by Defy Help January 20, 2022

Weather You Deck Before Staining with Defy Video 2022

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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 20, 2022

Cleaning Your Wood Deck with Defy Video 2022

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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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Why Use Defy Wood Brightener

by Defy Help January 20, 2022

Why Use Defy Wood Brightener Video 2022

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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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Moisture Content of Wood When Applying Defy Stains

by Defy Help January 20, 2022

2022 Update on Moisture Content of Wood 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.


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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