{"product_id":"messmers-uv-plus-stain","title":"Messmer's UV Plus Wood Stain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMessmer's UV Plus Penetrating Deck Stain \u0026amp; Oil Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMessmer's UV Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e is an oil-based \u003cstrong\u003epenetrating deck stain\u003c\/strong\u003e for decks, fences, siding and log homes. It soaks into the wood instead of forming a film, so it \u003cstrong\u003ewon't peel or flake\u003c\/strong\u003e. Transparent iron oxide pigments block UV while showing the grain, and built-in mildewcides help resist mildew and algae. When it's time to refresh, just clean and recoat. No stripping or sanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenetrating, non-film-forming\u003c\/strong\u003e oil finish that won't peel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparent UV protection\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps the natural wood look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMildew and algae resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh solids\u003c\/strong\u003e for water repellency without wax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne coat\u003c\/strong\u003e for most jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean and reapply, with no stripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior decks, docks, fences, siding and log homes in cedar, pine, fir, redwood and pressure-treated lumber. \u003cem\u003eNot for interior use or over paint or film-forming stains. For Ipe, mahogany and other dense hardwoods, use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/messmer-uv-plus-for-hardwoods\"\u003eMessmer's UV Plus for Hardwoods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.79 L in Natural, Natural Pine\/Fir, Natural Cedar, Natural Redwood, Oxford Brown, Dark Walnut, Oak Brown, Driftwood Gray and Clear. 18.9 L in Natural. Clear has no UV-blocking pigment, so it greys faster in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUV Plus or a Hardwood Oil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV Plus is made for softwoods and pressure-treated lumber. Dense tropical hardwoods don't absorb it well, so they need \u003ca href=\"\/products\/messmer-uv-plus-for-hardwoods\"\u003eUV Plus for Hardwoods\u003c\/a\u003e. For another penetrating option, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/penofin-transparent-penetrating-oil-finish-stain-sealer\"\u003ePenofin Penetrating Oil Finish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRough wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–150 sq ft per 3.79 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150–250 sq ft per 3.79 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18.9 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 500–1,250 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent-borne blend of natural oils and alkyds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenetrating, no surface film\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 for most applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 hours in good drying conditions. Keep rain off for 24–48 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–32 °C (45–90 °F), surface not hot to the touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush, pad, roller, garden sprayer or airless spray (0.015–0.019 tip), then back-brush\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDo not thin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint thinner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecoat interval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecks 1–2 years. Rough vertical 3–4 years. Smooth vertical 2–3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eApplication Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and brighten.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always clean grey or dirty wood with a wood cleaner and brightener, then let it dry 24–48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet new wood weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e New redwood needs 6–8 weeks, and previously treated wood must be weathered enough to absorb the oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir in all settled pigment, and box (intermix) cans for an even colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply at 7–32 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e out of hot sun, with no rain expected for 24–48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a wet edge\u003c\/strong\u003e along the full length of each board, and don't stop in the middle of a board. Back-brush or roll after spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe off any stain that hasn't soaked in\u003c\/strong\u003e within 30–60 minutes, or it will leave a shiny, tacky surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispose of rags safely.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oil-soaked rags can catch fire on their own. Put them in a sealed, water-filled metal container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow much stain do I need for my deck?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan on 150–250 sq ft per 3.79 L on smooth boards and 100–150 on rough wood. A 300 sq ft deck with railings usually needs 2–3 gallons for one coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow many coats should I apply?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne coat is enough for most applications. More isn't better. Any stain that doesn't soak in has to be wiped off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I use it on pressure-treated wood?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, including CCA, ACQ and copper azole treated lumber. Let new pressure-treated wood dry and weather until it absorbs water, then clean and brighten before staining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eCan I apply it over my old deck stain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver UV Plus or another penetrating oil, yes. Just clean and recoat once it's weathered. Over paint or a solid or film-forming stain, no. That has to be stripped first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually 1–2 years on decks, 2–3 years on smooth siding and fences, and 3–4 years on rough vertical wood. Sun, weather and exposure make the biggest difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhy is my deck shiny or tacky after staining?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo much stain was left on the surface. Wipe off anything that hasn't soaked in within 30–60 minutes. Within 48 hours, Messmer's says lacquer thinner or MEK will remove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhen is the best time to stain a deck in Canada?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate spring to early fall, on a dry, mild day between 7 and 32 °C with no rain for 24–48 hours. Avoid hot afternoon sun on the boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Messmer's","offers":[{"title":"3.79L \/ Natural","offer_id":40096278937655,"sku":"MC-500G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.79L \/ Clear","offer_id":40096278904887,"sku":"MC-499G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Natural Pine\/Fir","offer_id":40096278970423,"sku":"MC-501G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Natural Cedar","offer_id":40096279003191,"sku":"MC-502G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Natural Redwood","offer_id":40096279035959,"sku":"MC-503G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Oxford Brown","offer_id":40096279068727,"sku":"MC-602G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Dark Walnut","offer_id":40096279101495,"sku":"MS-603G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Oak Brown","offer_id":40096279134263,"sku":"MC-604G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Driftwood Gray","offer_id":40096279167031,"sku":"MC-605G","price":107.27,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18.9L \/ Natural","offer_id":40529813602359,"sku":"MC-500P","price":499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/files\/MessmersUVPlus1080x1080.jpg?v=1711310697","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/messmers-uv-plus-stain","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}