Wood Home Staining & Restoration

The biggest factor to consider when choosing which stain to use is condition of the wood. Click on the following link to watch a short video from Benjamin Moore that does a great job of explaining pros and cons of different stain options. Benjamin Moore Stain Opacity Video 

Transparent Stains or Toners -  has very little pigment and gives wood a natural appearance with a hint of color, best for wood in excellent condition.

Semi -Transparent Stain - has enough pigment to make a color statement while still showing most of the woods natural appearance, best for wood in good to fair condition.

Semi -Solid Stain - extra pigment offers extra protection. Has very little opacity and doesn't allow much of the woods natural appearance to show though, best for weathered wood.

Solid Color Stain - completely opaque and is often times confused for paint, best for weathered wood.

Back brushing is the process of working the stain or paint into a rougher surface after it has been sprayed. With back brushing, stain/paint is first applied to surface with an airless paint sprayer, then immediately brush over several times with a standard paint brush.

What are the benefits of back brushing?

Longer lasting - back brushing forces the stain deeper into the wood. When stain soaks deeper into wood, it allows us to apply more stain. More stain will protect wood for a longer time. Back brushing also helps create a better bond between the stain and surface, preventing future peeling.

Better looking - back brushing evenly distributes product over the surface and fills small cracks and crevices, allowing for a uniform final finish.