Stains are a wonderful product for protecting and enhancing the natural beauty of wood, but are often misunderstood. People have the tendency to expect a stain to act like paint. The life cycle of stains is much shorter than paints and requires more frequent maintenance than painted surfaces. Additionally, color differences can occur due to different types of wood stained as well as wood being aged for varying duration. Semi-transparent stains are designed to penetrate the surface and treat wood, while solid stains appear like a thin coat of paint. . Due to penetration, stains are less apt to crack blister or peel. New wood, particularly cedar and redwood, require aging of 6 to 12 months.

Woodman’s Semi-Transparent Exterior Stain (560 Series) are oil based products that offer a variety of decorative choices as well as outstanding protection. Use on all unprimed wood such as siding, trim, sills, fences or outdoor furniture. Woodman’s Stain gives color but allows the natural grain and texture to show. Colors will vary depending on the type of wood and amount of stain penetrating surface. The weather extremes of temperature and moisture, makes coating of Woodman’s stains on a regular basis a good investment.

Woodman’s Semi-Transparent Exterior Deck Stain (565 Series) are oil based products that offer a variety of decorative choices as well as outstanding protection for walking surfaces of decks and wood steps. Application of a single penetrating coat is suggested. Given the weather extremes of the Northeast, regular application of Woodman’s Deck Stain is a sound investment.

Woodman’s Alpine High Solids Stain (570 Series) provide excellent protection for exterior wood surfaces, excepting walking surfaces. Formulated to protect new wood, shakes, beams, siding, fences, shingles and paneling. The high linseed oil content makes Woodman’s an excellent product for dry porous wood.

Woodman’s Alpine Exterior 100% Acrylic Stain (751 Series) is formulated to provide protection to wood, while enhancing its’ natural texture with a rich flat finish. Recommended for use on all exterior wooden surfaces. Product is available in a range of colors and resists color fade that normally occurs in oil stain systems. Use on unprimed wood such as siding, roofs, trim, sills, fences and shingles. Woodman’s will protect wood for years, as unprotected or improperly coated wood will dry out and lose strength.