{"product_id":"penofin-transparent-penetrating-oil-finish-stain-sealer","title":"Penofin Stain \u0026 Sealer, Semi-Transparent Penetrating Oil for Decks, Siding \u0026 Fences","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePenofin Stain \u0026amp; Sealer – Semi-Transparent Penetrating Oil for Decks, Siding \u0026amp; Fences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenofin Stain \u0026amp; Sealer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a penetrating, oil-based \u003cstrong\u003esemi-transparent wood stain and sealer in one\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's one of the easiest deck stains to apply: \u003cstrong\u003eno wiping, no back-brushing on vertical surfaces, no laps or streaks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and you can apply it in \u003cstrong\u003edirect sun and high heat\u003c\/strong\u003e. It stands up to rain within minutes and protects against water, UV, mold and mildew without cracking, chipping or flaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply in direct sun and heat\u003c\/strong\u003e with no effect on performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRain-resistant within minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e of application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo wiping, laps or streaks\u003c\/strong\u003e, and no back-brushing on vertical surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV, water, mold and mildew protection\u003c\/strong\u003e in a matte finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 80% solids\u003c\/strong\u003e and low VOC (under 100 g\/L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy upkeep:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean and reapply, with no sanding or stripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior decks, steps, railings, siding, fences and outdoor furniture. \u003cem\u003eNot over paint, solid stains or other film-forming finishes. Strip those first. Exterior use only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.79 L in Natural Tone, Natural Cedar, Redwood, Mission Brown, Dark Walnut and Ebony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePenofin or Messmer's UV Plus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are penetrating oils that won't peel. Penofin is the easier application: it can go on in full sun, shrugs off rain within minutes and needs no wiping. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/messmers-uv-plus-stain\"\u003eMessmer's UV Plus\u003c\/a\u003e goes on in one coat with more colour choices, and comes in an 18.9 L pail for large jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 125–175 sq ft per 3.79 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough or very porous wood takes more\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\u003ePenetrating oil: long oil alkyd and mineral oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpacity \/ sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-transparent, matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 thin coats, or 1 heavy coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecoat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 hour between coats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 24 hours, depending on thickness, temperature and humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull cure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 hours before heavy use or furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–32 °C (40–90 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver 80% by volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 100 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush, roller, pump sprayer or airless sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMineral spirits or paint thinner\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\u003eStrip old film finishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove any paint, solid stain or film-forming sealer by sanding or chemical stripping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a deck cleaner on new wood, and a cleaner plus brightener on weathered wood. Let it dry completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet new wood season\u003c\/strong\u003e until its moisture content is under 12%. Lightly sand off any loose fibres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply\u003c\/strong\u003e by brush, roller, pump sprayer or airless sprayer at 4–32 °C. Full sun is fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn decks and other flat surfaces,\u003c\/strong\u003e spread out any puddles with a rag, brush or roller. Vertical surfaces need no back-brushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecond thin coat\u003c\/strong\u003e after 1 hour, or apply one heavier coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWait 72 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before heavy foot traffic or putting furniture back.\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 Penofin do I need for my deck?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan on 125–175 sq ft per 3.79 L for two thin coats on smooth wood. A 300 sq ft deck usually needs 2–3 gallons, plus more for railings, steps and rough boards.\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\"\u003eCan I really apply it in direct sunlight?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Penofin says heat and direct sun have no effect on how it performs, as long as you're between 4 and 32 °C.\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\"\u003eWhat if it rains after I stain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePenofin Stain \u0026amp; Sealer withstands rain and water within minutes of application, so a surprise shower won't ruin the job.\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\"\u003eDo I need to wipe off the excess?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo wiping is needed, and vertical surfaces don't need back-brushing. On decks, just spread out any puddles with a rag, brush or roller.\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\"\u003eCan I put it over my old deck stain?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly over a penetrating oil like itself. Paint, solid stains and film-forming sealers must be stripped first so the oil can soak in.\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\"\u003eHow do I maintain it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean it each season. When the colour looks dull or faded, clean and reapply. There's no sanding or stripping between coats.\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\"\u003ePenofin or Messmer's UV Plus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose Penofin for the easiest application in sun or changeable weather. Choose Messmer's UV Plus for one-coat application, more colours and an 18.9 L pail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Penofin","offers":[{"title":"3.79L \/ Natural Tone","offer_id":40167410761783,"sku":"FSSNAGA","price":75.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Natural Cedar","offer_id":39284894236727,"sku":"FSSNCGA","price":75.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Dark Walnut","offer_id":39284894171191,"sku":"FSSDWGA","price":75.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Mission Brown","offer_id":39284894203959,"sku":"FSSMBGA","price":75.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Redwood","offer_id":39345297424439,"sku":"FSSTRGA","price":75.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.79L \/ Ebony","offer_id":40167410958391,"sku":"FSSEBGA","price":75.47,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/files\/PenofinStainandSealer1080x1080.jpg?v=1711840813","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/penofin-transparent-penetrating-oil-finish-stain-sealer","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}