Exterior stains for outdoor wood have become increasingly popular with do-it-yourselfers because of a trend to a more natural appearance for wood and a disenchantment with paint and its problems. One ...

Whether it’s pressure-treated, cedar, cypress, redwood or even a high-end exotic hardwood, the right care and maintenance will protect exterior wood and keep it in good shape for years. Staining and ...

Stumped by the wide variety of paints on the store shelf? You're not alone. Whether you’re out to paint your whole house or simply touch up the back fence, selecting the best exterior paint or stain ...

A great wood stain does double duty. First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it ...

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...

TORONTO, April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Behr Paint Company is introducing its first-ever Exterior Wood Stain Colour of the Year, Cordovan Brown, a richly satisfying hue with timeless appeal ...

You might think to switch out light fixtures or upgrade your entryway when you’re planning home improvements, but another way to update your deck, railings, and ...

UTILIZES ULTRA-FINE TRANS-OXIDE PIGMENTS:to highlight the wood’s grain and other positive characteristics, and increase resistance to UV rays. COVERAGE RATE: on unsealed wood is 100-150 sq. ft per ...

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Behr Paint Company has selected Cedar, a warm, earthy hue inspired by the natural tones of cedarwood, as its 2025 Exterior Stain Color of the Year.

Each autumn, leaves fall from above to signal the changing of the seasons. But if you’ve got a wood deck, the leaves also signal trouble ahead. As leaves, pine needles and other tree-canopy debris ...