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Nano-Technology Improves Stain Performance 200-600%

SaverSystems has joint ventured with several companies to develop a new long-lasting stain technology.  Our research efforts over the last year and a half have lead Project_buttonto a new development in the performance of exterior, semi-transparent wood finishes to protect your deck.

A newly developed nano-technology used in combination with our existing technology has been found to significantly increase the durability and weather resistance of our synthetic resin based deck stains. This new light stabilizing nano-technology actually works by blocking and absorbing the harmful UV rays from the sun that damage your wood.

Not only does this new technology help prevent wood from graying it also helps prevent water intrusion while resisting  fungal growth. The independent test results are in, and below are photo’s of the actual test boards which show how the new DEFY Extreme new technology stacks up against the best selling national brands.

DEFY EXTREME STAIN AVAILABLE COLORS:
CLEAR, NATURAL PINE, CEDARTONE, LIGHT WALNUT, BUTTERNUT, REDWOOD, DRIFTWOOD GRAY

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Defy Extreme Wood Stain utilizes Nano Particles (Similar to Sunscreen) and High Grade Synthetic Resins. When combined they will reflect the sun and provide UV protection that has never been seen in a Tinted Wood Finish. This is a First in the Industry

Defy Extreme Wood Stain can be used on interior or exterior smooth hardwood surfaces including: wood siding, decks, outdoor wood furniture, and other hardwood surfaces.

Defy Extreme – Wood Stain:

  • Utilizing Nano-Particles and Synthetic Resins. Nano Light-Stabilizers block the sun’s harmful UV rays preventing graying
  • Nano particles help prevent mold and algae
  • Semi-Transparent wood finish adds color and protection to your wood
  • Stains and seals your wood from water penetration
  • Water-Based with easy soap and water cleanup
  • VOC Compliant and Eco-Friendly formula
  • Leading protection that will outperform all tinted transparent wood stains

14ptWARNING: This product can expose you to Ethylene oxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and Cumene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.p65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Roland
Roland
3 months ago

I sanded down my 18 year old cedar deck and applied 1 coat of Defy semi-transparent light walnut wood stain. I could not get back to it and now it’s been a few days. Can I still apply another coat or will it not penetrate the wood? I do not want to darken the deck color any more.

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3 months ago
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No, it will not take right now. You can lightly clean and recoat next year.

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Kris
Kris
3 months ago

I have two questions. I used the extreme semitransparent in light walnut in my deck and  now putting on my porch. What is the lowest temperature I can apply in since I’m half finished with the porch and the weather is now changing. Also 12-24 hours before expected rain? And last question, next summer I know it will need a washing after winter. What do I wash it with and what if it needs any touch ups?

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3 months ago
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Not lower than 55. No rain doe 12 hours. Clean with water to remove dirt.

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Gil
Gil
3 months ago

I have a brand new deck,(aug. 2022 installed) pressure treated wood.  I like the semi transparent stains from previous decks.  do i need to wait ??6-12 months? before sealing. and do you recommend two coats initially. in midwest so fluctuation of temperatures. Assuming Defy Extreme semi transparent stain is recommended. Any thoughts on “permanent ” sealers that give a 25 year warranty??    Thanks

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3 months ago
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No sealer will last 25 years. Those are gimmicks. See here for new wood: https://www.defystainhelp.com/prep-new-wood-for-defy-stains/

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Bob
Bob
4 months ago

My pressure-treated pine deck is ~18 months old, completely pressure washed and looks great (no gray or cracks).  I want to get it stained ASAP.  Is it mandatory to use cleaner and brightener if the deck has no other finish on it?

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4 months ago
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Yes.

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Bob
Bob
4 months ago

Does it have to be fully cured before temperatures dip to 45 degrees or lower?

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4 months ago
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Full dry, yes.

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Philip
Philip
4 months ago

Is the DEFY EXTREME safe to use on a boat dock? As I don’t see gray stain in the Defy  marine stain.

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4 months ago
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Yes, it is.

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Darla
Darla
4 months ago

Once stain is applied ;

how long before you can walk on it??

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4 months ago
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6-24 hours. Make sure it is dried and cured.

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Chandra
Chandra
6 months ago

I have a client with a 10-15 year old pressure treated deck around a pool in southwest Florida. She has and wants to keep a natural appearance. What do you recommend?

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6 months ago
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Try the Defy Extreme in Natural Tone.

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Pete Z
Pete Z
7 months ago

I’ve been using your product in my deck for a long time now.  As I expected, after sanding my older deck floor boards smooth (well after 80Grit) and applying your product, it raised the grain on the wood…at least that what it feels like.  Can I use a 4000-5000 grit steel wool to make it less grainy feeling or will that compromise the resin sealant?  Thanks 

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7 months ago
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No, and never use steel wool on a deck. It will leave metal in the wood and that will lead to black rust spots.

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Admin
7 months ago

We do not offer it. Amazon sells it.

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9 months ago

Will the cleaner, brightener or stain harm Trex decking?

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9 months ago
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Do not get the stain on the Trex as it will stain it. The cleaner and brightener are fine.

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9 months ago
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Thank you

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Rodrigo
Rodrigo
1 year ago

if I need to modify a color, what kind of stain should I use?

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Admin
1 year ago
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The only way to modify a color is to mix multiple colors of the Defy Extreme together.

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1 year ago

I have part of a 5 gal of extreme 3yrs old can I still use it

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1 year ago
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Probably not good. Shelf life is 12 months after being opened

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Cheri
Cheri
1 year ago

I thoroughly power washed my new deck to prep for stain.  Do I still need to prep with your products first?  I paint for a living and we always just stain the day after washing.  I don’t want this product to fail.

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1 year ago
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Post pictures.

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Chris Plantec
Chris Plantec
1 year ago

Can this be used on weathered concrete for the color component?  I treated a fence and loved the color selection.  Im thinking driftwood gray on a backyard concrete pad?  If not what are other defy products for concrete could be used to get protection and color?

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1 year ago
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No, it cannot be used for concrete.

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Taylor
Taylor
1 year ago

Do I need to mask off black aluminum balusters on the railing?

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1 year ago
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You should not get the stain on the spindles so mask or stain around them.

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1 year ago

Pressure wash and reapply every 3-4 years for fences.

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Mark
Mark
1 year ago

Does Clear Extreme Wood Stain prevent the graying of pressure treated wood?

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1 year ago
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Yes, a little for about a year. If you want longer UV protection, then use Defy Extreme in a tinted color.

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Curtis Davis
Curtis Davis
1 year ago

If the gallon is unopened, can it be returned?

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1 year ago
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See policy here: https://www.defystain.com/refund.html

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1 year ago

what is the proper prep treatment for this product? We just had a new pergola built with pressure treated wood. Do I need to sand? or just use the wood cleaner and then go to staining?

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1 year ago
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See here about new wood: https://www.defystainhelp.com/prep-new-wood-for-defy-stains/

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Dave Stankevich
Dave Stankevich
1 year ago

is it possible to add a little color to the grey stain? We want a blue tint to co-ordinate with our shutters and door. 

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1 year ago
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No, that is not possible.

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Eva Richardson
Eva Richardson
1 year ago

The DEFY Extreme semi-transparent wood stain we used on our deck had the words “ultra low VOC formula” and this one says “Premium Finish.”  Does that make a difference?  Is the Ultra Low VOC important?  

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1 year ago
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No difference.

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Jerry Smith
Jerry Smith
1 year ago

I’m going to put Defy wood stain down I have a moisture meter my meter goes from 0 to 60% what percent is acceptable to apply the stain. 

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1 year ago
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15% or less.

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Curtis Davis
Curtis Davis
1 year ago

How do you apply this product?   Do you have to wipe it off after a certain amount of time?   I know some products you do just wondering.   

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1 year ago
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Apply with a stain pad or brush. Do not back wipe. See here for some tips: https://www.defystainhelp.com/tips/defy-application-instructions/how-to-apply-defy-extreme/

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Curtis Davis
Curtis Davis
1 year ago
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The tips say not to apply two coats to brand new wood.   Is this correct?   I will be applying to a new deck I put in a year ago, will one coat be ok or do two because it weathered for a year?

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1 year ago
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You are borderline with this but to be safe, do one coat this year and another coat as needed in 12-24 months to the floors.

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Tammy
Tammy
1 year ago

Can this product be used for cedar siding?

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1 year ago
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Yes, works great!

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Ken
Ken
1 year ago

1 coat or two of Defy Extreme for new, unfinished interior wood surfaces in outdoor gazebo structure?

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1 year ago
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See here about new wood tips: https://www.defystainhelp.com/prep-new-wood-for-defy-stains/

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Anjo
Anjo
1 year ago

I have a redwood deck coated with Penofin (sierra). Can Defy extreme be applied on it after cleaning with deck cleaner? If not, what is the right set of steps to apply Defy product?Also, I like the reddish brown color of Penofin Sierra. What would be the best color get a similar color, Butternut?

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1 year ago
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You need to strip with Defy Stain Stripper and then use the Defy Brightener as the Penofin has to fully come off. Use Light Walnut color.

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Antony John
Antony John
1 year ago
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So, Stain Stripper is the first step? Or do I need to use cleaner?

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1 year ago
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Stripper then brigtener. No need for cleaner.

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Antony John
Antony John
1 year ago
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Thank you!

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AnJo
AnJo
1 year ago
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I have around 600sqft of deck. I tried using your calculator and saw the recommendations. Can you confirm how many gallons of products do I need?

1) Stripper
2) Brightner
3) Defy Extreme Wood Stain

Should I use extreme or Hardwood stain?

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1 year ago
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1. About 4 gallons.2. One gallon.3. 5-6 gallons

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evelyne goudreau
evelyne goudreau
1 year ago

I applied 2 coats to my decks in 2019. They need a refresher. I power washed them. What is the best protocol to apply stain? thanks

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1 year ago
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https://www.defystain.com/deck-floor-staining-push-brush-detail.html

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Corie
Corie
1 year ago

Is this product (Defy Extreme Wood Stain) correct for a 12 month old cedar fence (no previous stain)?Can the fence (in great shape) just be rinsed with water and then stained?  We need to avoid a three step process as the fence is very long.

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1 year ago
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For pre, you would need to use the Defy Wood Cleaner and then the Defy Brightener. Rinsing with water is not adequate for prepping to stain.

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Nancy Wilson
Nancy Wilson
1 year ago

Do you have a solid color stain?

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1 year ago
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We do not sell the Defy Solid Stain on this site as it has to be custom mixed. 

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Stephanie
Stephanie
1 year ago

Can this product be used for pine deck/steps? How long is the drying time fir this stain?

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1 year ago
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Yes. Dries in 2-4 hours.

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Melanie
Melanie
1 year ago

Does this have a matte finish?

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1 year ago
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All Defy Stains have no shine.

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Danny
Danny
1 year ago

I know you all say to apply one coat to new wood, which I have done. Should I apply a second coat after some period of time, one year, etc.?

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1 year ago
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https://www.defystainhelp.com/prep-new-wood-for-defy-stains/

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Bill
Bill
1 year ago

I have an 18-year old deck, pressure treated pine, that I’ve just finished power washing. The decking is kind of rough, some splinters, and I wasn’t able to remove all of the previous stain from the balusters. Is your stain recommended for older, rough decks? One coat or two? How many gallons for an older deck and railings that total about 1,000 square feet? 

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1 year ago
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Yes, the Defy works well for older wood. About 10 gallons for this.

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Shirley
Shirley
1 year ago

I just ordered the stain (already had your brightener) and stripper. I’m sanding the cedar deck to bare wood and was going to just use brightener before the stain. But I saw this comment below:  06/09/2020
Defy Extreme in the semi-transparent can be cleaned and reapplied as needed. It does not have to be stripped or sanded. After sanding a deck, use the Defy Wood Cleaner for the final prep. Just one coat of the Defy Stain.”        Does this mean no brightener needed? How does this cleaner differ from the stripper?

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1 year ago
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After sanding it is best to clean and brighten for prep. The Stripper cannot be used on unstained wood.

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Shirley
Shirley
1 year ago
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I don’t understand then the difference between the cleaner and the brightener. Aren’t both non-chlorine bleach solutions? What do they do differently from one another?

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1 year ago
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They are completely different. You need the Brightener to neutralize after using the Cleaner or Stripper.

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Dan
Dan
1 year ago

I just applied this product to our deck. Looks great! Should I apply a sealer as well?

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1 year ago
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No, you can never apply a sealer over the Defy stains.

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Ted Eno
Ted Eno
1 year ago

I have a large deck at my cabin in the North Carolina mountains. I was recently doubled in size. The deck itself is pine. Part of the deck is 13 years old and has had 3 coats of solid stain applied over the years, some from Lowes and the latest was Arbor Coat. The newest part of the deck has 1 coat of Arbor Coat. The bottom line is that the deck looks awful and needs to be redone. I saw your product on one of the websites I looked at and would like to try it. Do I have to remove the old stains first and if so what do I use? 

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Admin
1 year ago
Reply to  Ted Eno

If you would like to use the Defy semi-transparent stains then yes, you would have to remove all the current solid stains and that would require power sanding.

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Dave H
Dave H
2 years ago

Is it acceptable to mix Extreme for Hardwoods with Extreme used for pine? I have a project with just enough product to finish if I mix the two. Would this change the appearance? Does the Hardwood variant come out darker/lighter? Thanks

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Dave H

They should not be mixed.

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amy ruley
amy ruley
2 years ago

I have a new green treated deck that is 4 months old and want to treat it in the spring. i like the natural look. What stain or product would you recommend I use? Thank you!

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  amy ruley

Any colors that you like in the Extreme line will work. Make sure to prep using the Defy Wood Cleaner and the Defy Brightener.

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D. Elliot
D. Elliot
2 years ago

I have a cedar deck which we’re sanding down to bare wood. How much square footage does of a gallon of extreme cover ? Then because it looks like you recommend 2 coats I guess I should double that ?? Also, Iv’e been online researching and some products say stain and sealer. Would this be considered the same ?

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  D. Elliot

About 100-150 Sq feet for two coats. Defy is a stain and sealer. All deck stains are sealers.

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Doug
Doug
2 years ago

what is the maximum number of days (after cleaning or rain) for apply stain to deck?

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Doug

Stain within 14 days of prep.

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Mike
Mike
2 years ago

Recommendations say that new wood should not get wet on wet (2 coats). What qualifies as new? My pressure treated deck was installed March of this year, so it has aged 6 months.

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Mike

Anything under 12 months. See here for tips: https://www.defystainhelp.com/prep-new-wood-for-defy-stains/

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Mike
Mike
2 years ago
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So that implies that my deck walking surface should only get one coat?

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Mike

Correct.

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Michael
Michael
2 years ago

I have a 3 year old deck with pressure treated wood. I don’t know remember what the builder used for stain or sealant. Most of it is gone but not all. The hand rails I had done a year ago and paint contractor used Sherwin Williams Super Deck but is now starting to peel. What do I need to do to prepare this to apply the DEFY Semi-Transparent Stain. This receives sun all day and so far neither of the two used before has held up. Please advise how to prepare and how long does this product last in all day sun as my deck wraps all the way around the house so a lot of deck. Endurance and longevity is what I am looking for. Thanks

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Michael

Pictures?

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Randy
Randy
2 years ago

How can I get a better idea of how the color would look on my deck other than these pictures from internet?

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Randy

Test samples: https://www.defystain.com/defy-stain-samples.html

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Emily
Emily
2 years ago

How many coats of Defy Extreme would you recommend for 5 year old Poplar board and batton that has not be stained or treated yet. Also, how often do you recommend reapplying stain to wood siding?

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Emily

2 coats applied wet on wet. Redo vertical siding every 3-6 years or as needed.

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Emily
Emily
2 years ago
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wet on wet meaning apply the second coat before the first is dry?

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2 years ago
Reply to  Emily

See for tips: https://www.defystainhelp.com/what-is-wet-on-wet-stain-application/

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Ann
Ann
2 years ago

I am preparing to stain a shed that was originally treated with Sansin water repellant wood sealer (no stain). Can I start with the cleaner and then the brightener before staining or do I need to strip the sealer off?

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2 years ago
Reply to  Ann

Strip and brighten for prep is correct.

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Eric
Eric
2 years ago

I have 250sq. ft of smooth horizontal cedar siding that hasn’t been stained for about 10 years. It doesn’t get a ton of sun, so it does get mold on the surface. I’m planning on cleaning with Defy Wood Deck Cleaner, then the Defy Wood Brightener. For smooth cedar in a high mold environment, should I use Defy Extreme or Defy Hardwood?

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Eric

Use the Defy Extreme.

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Dave
Dave
2 years ago

Can I prep and stain the same day? If not, how long do I have to wait after prep before staining?

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Admin
2 years ago
Reply to  Dave

Cannot be the same day. Wait 48 hours to dry after prep.

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2 years ago

My Daughter has a ceder deck that was built 3 years ago. They stained it with Behr semi transparent latex stain and it peeled. The next year they stripped it and reapplied the same product and it peeled again.
Should they use Defy Extreme or Extreme for hardwoods? Would every bit of the old stain have to be removed? This deck is in the sun all day would an oil based product be better?

Thank You

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Admin
2 years ago
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You must remove all of the Behr. Use the Defy Hardwood Stain.

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Jimmy
Jimmy
2 years ago

I used the epoxy fortified natural pine years ago it’s worked great. I want to change to driftwood gray what product would attach without peeling now

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2 years ago
Reply to  Jimmy

You will have to use the Defy Stripper and then the Defy Brightener for prep first.

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Jimmy
Jimmy
2 years ago
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Do I need to strip all the old stain off completely to change colors?

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Admin
2 years ago
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Yes.

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Technical Info

Gallon Sizes:1's & 5's
Coverage Per Gallon:100-150 sq. feet (100 for 2 coats)
Coats Required:2 Coats. "Wet on Wet"
Temperature:45-95 F
Application Tools:Pad, Sprayer, Brush, Roller
Dry Time:2-4 Hours
Cleanup:Water & Soap
State VOC Limits:Compliant in all States
More Info:Product Data

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