Jim carroll explains why it s not only acceptable to use a water based finish over and oil finish provided you do it correctly but that it can be the best solution when you want to bring out the natural character and color of the wood.
Water based deck stain over oil.
Water based deck stains.
Each has its pros and cons.
Ensure that the oil based product of choice has thoroughly dried and is lightly wiped clean with a solution of water and denatured alcohol mixed 1 1 this will remove any residual oily film that may be left on the surface that may cause leveling or adhesion issues with the wb top coat is applied over it.
They take longer to dry up to 48 hours which can be a real problem when you live in a humid or wet climate the resins used in oil based stains often contain materials that act as a food source for mold mildew and algae which can result in your deck turning black.
Water based wood stains will normally adhere better to a surface that has formerly been painted or stained with an oil based stain.
You ve got yourself a beautifully stained deck.
Also in the future when our oil based stain is worn can i light sand the oil based instead of stripping to re apply more stain.
We have water based stain on our deck.
Can we apply oil based stain over the worn water based stain without stripping the deck down.
The oil based and water based stain is the most well known options among the stains.
A water based stain will also retain its color better than oil.
They are more breathable meaning they won t trap moisture which can cause a stain to fail.
It s possible to stain over stain on a deck if you do it the right way.
Water based stains are relatively new but becoming more popular.
Indeed staining is an effective maintenance system for your old and damaging deck.
Paint technology has advanced in leaps and bounds over recent decades and water based products rival or are superior to oil based products in most situations.
It s ok to use oil based stain over water based as long as you clean and prepare the existing surface well.
Thank you for your inquiry.
Oil based stains will not last as long as water based stains.
If you wish to change from a water based to oil based deck stain or vice versa here are some suggestions.
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Wherein water based stain is good for drying the stain quickly and holding its color.
Oil based deck stains have been around for decades and they do a good job of protecting the wood.
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