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Love the Home You Have: Enhancing Your Exterior with DEFY Wood Stain

Embarking on a DIY project can be daunting, especially if you're new to it. That's where DEFY wood stains come in. We make it easy and affordable to begin with our sample kits.

Enhance Your Deck With a Two Toned Look

The trend of two toned decks with semi-transparent stains on the flat boards and solid stains on vertical railings and posts is gaining popularity among homeowners. This technique not only enhances...

How To Clean & Seal Composite Decking with DEFY

Your composite decking can be beautiful again with help from DEFY. Need to get rid of ugly mildew on your composite deck? DEFY Composite Deck Cleaner and Clear Sealer will get the job done and ensu...

How To Stain Your Deck Like a Pro

You may have been let down by other wood stains in the past, so let's take a look at how to tackle your next stain project with total confidence and DEFY. Follow these steps to ensure a great-looki...

Why Do Deck Stains Peel?

The answer is easy... the stain was over applied or had poor adhesion. Both of these problems are avoidable with proper planning and the right DEFY products. Keep reading to learn how to prevent yo...

How to Apply DEFY Extreme Wood Stain

Whether it's your first time staining a deck or outdoor furniture, or if you're a seasoned professional, you'll appreciate how easy DEFY wood cleaning and staining products are to use. Keep reading...

Cleaning Your Wood Deck

Before starting your wood staining project, we recommend preparing the wood for the new stain. The best way to do that is with DEFY Wood Cleaner that both cleans the wood and opens its pores to bet...

Use Wood Brightener Before Staining Your Deck

Our powerful brightening concentrate neutralizes the woods' surface and restores the natural beauty of exterior wood. DEFY Wood Brightener removes rust or tannin stains caused by fallen leaves and ...

When to Stain Your Deck

This varies by season and location, but it's usually best to stain your deck in the spring or fall. You can certainly start staining in the summer, just be sure to do it outside of the direct sunli...

How Many Coats of Deck Stain to Apply

We always recommend two coats of stain for any wood project, but you should only apply as much stain as the wood can absorb. Extremely dense hardwoods may only be able to absorb one coat of wood st...

Maintaining Your Deck Stain & Setting Expectations

Unfortunately, no brand of deck stain will last forever. However, there are steps you can take to make the look you love last as long as possible.

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