Each has its pros and cons.
Water based deck stain over oil.
It s possible to stain over stain on a deck if you do it the right way.
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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.
Can we apply oil based stain over the worn water based stain without stripping the deck down.
We have water based stain on our 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.
Indeed staining is an effective maintenance system for your old and damaging deck.
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Wherein water based stain is good for drying the stain quickly and holding its color.
Water based deck stains.
It s ok to use oil based stain over water based as long as you clean and prepare the existing surface well.
A water based stain will also retain its color better than oil.
Water based stains are relatively new but becoming more popular.
If you wish to change from a water based to oil based deck stain or vice versa here are some suggestions.
You should never put a water based finish on top of an oil based finish.
You ve got yourself a beautifully stained deck.
Oil based stains will not last as long as water based stains.
You can apply a topcoat of oil or water based sealer to give your decking a glossy look and to help keep it looking fresher for longer.
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.
Oil based deck stains have been around for decades and they do a good job of protecting the wood.
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.
They are more breathable meaning they won t trap moisture which can cause a stain to fail.
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Yes our em8000cv will bond to oil based stain or sealer.