Exterior Paint vs.Stain
#1
Exterior Paint vs.Stain
Hello,
If exterior stain has a warranty of 5 years, and an exterior paint has a warrany of 25, why would I use the stain? My house is 4 years old and the
stain is starting to peel. I'm looking for the best long term solution.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
If exterior stain has a warranty of 5 years, and an exterior paint has a warrany of 25, why would I use the stain? My house is 4 years old and the
stain is starting to peel. I'm looking for the best long term solution.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
#2
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Stain seldom peels. It protects and colors the surface. Paint is thicker, requires priming[on raw wood] and is apt to peel over time. Stain goes on quicker and easier than paint. IMO paint warrantty's are only a guide line for the quality. The paint manufacture rarely stands behind them as they can always find an excuse other than the paint to blame the failure on. I have never known of a paint store suppling a small time contractor with paint to redo work under warranty, however I have seen them supply paint under 'waranty' to high volume contractors.
Since paint has a thicker film it will wear longer provided it adheres to the surface.
Since paint has a thicker film it will wear longer provided it adheres to the surface.
Last edited by marksr; 07-15-05 at 05:38 AM. Reason: add info
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The only stain I know of that will peel or flake off is a solid color stain. Semi-transparent stains soak into the wood fibers and do not peel or flake. If its semi-transparant stain that is peeling, its not the stain but whatever is under the stain (such as an old coat of paint).
Stain is a personal choice. Semi-transparent shows the wood grain (like fine furniture). Solid-color is available in a wider variety of colors than other stain.
Stain is a personal choice. Semi-transparent shows the wood grain (like fine furniture). Solid-color is available in a wider variety of colors than other stain.