{"product_id":"woodluxe-deck-and-siding-exterior-stain-solid","title":"Woodluxe Deck and Siding Exterior Stain - Solid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBenjamin Moore Woodluxe Deck and Siding Exterior Stain – Solid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodluxe Solid\u003c\/strong\u003e is Benjamin Moore's \u003cstrong\u003ewater-based, 100% acrylic solid stain\u003c\/strong\u003e for exterior wood. It hides the wood grain but lets the texture show through. Use it on decks, siding, fences and furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e masks the grain, and the wood's texture still shows through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-based:\u003c\/strong\u003e soap-and-water clean-up and under 100 g\/L VOC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV- and mildew-resistant coating\u003c\/strong\u003e with all-weather protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow film build\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce cracking and peeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to apply and recoat:\u003c\/strong\u003e recoat after a minimum of 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExterior wood decking, siding, fencing, shakes and outdoor furniture. It works best on softwoods like cedar and pine, and it is also approved for composite wood. \u003cem\u003eExterior use only. Not for concrete or masonry. Don't apply below 4.4 °C (40 °F) or above 32.2 °C (90 °F). New pressure-treated lumber must dry to under 15% moisture first.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColours and Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 236 mL (sample), 3.79 L and 18.9 L. Tinted to any Benjamin Moore colour, and we can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/paint-colour-stain-caulking-matching\"\u003ematch colours from other brands\u003c\/a\u003e too. Enter the colour number and name when you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolid or Semi-Transparent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid stain gives uniform colour and hides the grain and minor flaws. If you want to see more of the wood, choose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/woodluxe-water-based-waterproofing-exterior-stain-and-sealer-semi-transparent\"\u003eWoodluxe Semi-Transparent\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/woodluxe-water-based-waterproofing-exterior-stain-and-sealer-semi-solid\"\u003eSemi-Solid\u003c\/a\u003e sits in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Coverage\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.79 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300–400 sq ft (27.9–37.2 m²) per coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18.9 L:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1,500–2,000 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\u003e100% acrylic latex, water-based solid stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2. Two coats give the best protection\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\u003eRecoat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 4 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to service (decks)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllow 48 hours before replacing 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\u003e4.4–32.2 °C (40–90 °F), air and surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat (0–6 at 85°)\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, pad or pump sprayer, then back-brush. Airless: 2,000–3,000 psi, 0.013–0.017 tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot needed. Max 236 mL K518 Extender or water per 3.79 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean-up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm soapy water. Rinse spray equipment with mineral spirits\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\u003ePick your day.\u003c\/strong\u003e In Canada that is usually late spring to early fall, with air and surface temperatures of 4.4–32.2 °C. Avoid direct sun, which causes lap marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrep the wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e It must be clean, dry and absorbent, with moisture under 15%. Wash with Woodluxe All-In-One Wood Cleaner (K018). Sand smooth new wood or use Woodluxe Wood Brightener and Neutralizer (K017).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFix old surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat gray, weathered wood with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/benjamin-moore-exterior-stain-restore-wood-restorer-n316-concentrate-3-79l\"\u003eWood Restorer\u003c\/a\u003e. Remove flaking or peeling finishes with sanding or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/benjamin-moore-exterior-stain-finish-remover-k315-concentrate-3-79l\"\u003eWood Stain Remover\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrime tannin-rich wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e On cedar or redwood, use Fresh Start Exterior Deck \u0026amp; Siding Primer (K094) or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fresh-start-high-hiding-all-purpose-primer\"\u003eFresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir and intermix\u003c\/strong\u003e containers for even colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStain a few boards at a time,\u003c\/strong\u003e full length, keeping a wet edge. Back-brush if you roll or spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecoat\u003c\/strong\u003e after at least 4 hours. Keep furniture off a deck for 48 hours.\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 Woodluxe Solid do I need?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 3.79 L can covers 300–400 sq ft per coat. A 12 × 16 ft deck is 192 sq ft. Add about 100 sq ft for railings, so roughly 290 sq ft. Two coats is about 580 sq ft: plan on 2 cans of 3.79 L. Rough wood uses more.\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 apply it over old stain or paint?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver old stain, yes, if it is weathered but not flaking or peeling. Wash it and let it dry. Remove flaking or peeling finish first by sanding or with a stain remover.\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\"\u003eSolid or semi-transparent stain: which should I choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolid hides the grain and gives an even colour, which suits older or mismatched wood. Semi-transparent shows more grain.\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\"\u003eHow should I prep the wood?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean with Woodluxe All-In-One Wood Cleaner, rinse and let dry. Sand new smooth wood or use a brightener. Treat gray wood with Wood Restorer. The wood must be under 15% moisture and absorb water.\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\"\u003eWhen is the best time of year to stain in Canada?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply when air and surface temperatures are between 4.4 and 32.2 °C. That is usually late spring through early fall. Avoid rain and direct sun.\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 long before I can walk on it?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecoat after at least 4 hours. For decks, Benjamin Moore says to let the stain dry for 48 hours before putting furniture back and returning the deck to service.\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\"\u003eDo I need a primer?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually no, it is self-priming on prepared wood. On tannin-rich cedar or redwood, prime first with Fresh Start Exterior Deck \u0026amp; Siding Primer or High-Hiding All Purpose Primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-num\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tpp-q\"\u003eWhat colours are available?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"tpp-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAny of Benjamin Moore's 3,500+ colours, and we can match colours from other brands. Enter the colour number and name when you order. Questions? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-page\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Benjamin Moore","offers":[{"title":"Solid \/ 236ml","offer_id":40918739648567,"sku":"K694-006","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Solid \/ 3.79L","offer_id":40918739681335,"sku":"K694-011","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Solid \/ 18.9L","offer_id":40918739714103,"sku":"K694-015","price":415.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5400\/2231\/files\/WoodluxeWBStain-Solid_236ml_31268761-7a92-4a3e-a52a-4b3a9446acee.jpg?v=1747256164","url":"https:\/\/thepaintpeople.com\/products\/woodluxe-deck-and-siding-exterior-stain-solid","provider":"The Paint People","version":"1.0","type":"link"}