Questions and Answers for Olympic Elite 1 Gal. Base 1 Solid Advanced Exterior Stain and Sealant in One

A:  Hi Jenn, this product can be applied on a previously stained surface if the surface is properly prepared. Please call us at 1-800-441-9695 so we can discuss your specific project in more detail and recommend the proper preparation and application instructions.

A:  Hi there, this product is recommended for exterior use only.

A:  The main benefit of this stuff is that it is supposed to provide excellent protection from weathering and the elements. (It will take more than one coat on bare wood too!) While it seems to be pretty good, for indoor use you could probably get good enough results with any glossy paint. That should give you a water-resistant finish too.

A:  Hi Chuck, this product is only recommended for use on wood. If you have any additional questions, feel free to give us a call at 1-800-441-9695. Thanks!

A:  Hi there, this product can’t be tinted to all colors. Please call us at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET for more information. Thanks!

A:  Hi there! This product is a solid stain, which would be full pigment and no wood grain showing through. However, we do have a couple of clear stains. Please call us at 1-800-441-9695 for more information.

A:  I agree that the finish does have a bit of a sheen to it, but I liked that especially on my pier. As to dry time, I had the same experience as it taking +8 hours of drying time at 75-77 degrees. However, for both my pier and a deck one coat seemed to provide a resilient finish, even though I plan to apply two coats!

A:  I would anticipate some type of moisture issue!

A:  You don't state if this is new wood (cured), painted or stained or if it's a composite. But here are some possibility's. If it's new wood, needs to be left to cure after construction. Treated deck woods hold a considerable amount of moisture that can impede with stains and sealants. The length of time is in dispute but I've always used the 30 day rule while keeping track of the rain. You want to give a day or 2 after a good rain. If you used this over another stain it's possible your prep wasn't adequate for all areas. Re-staining with a different product can be tricky particularly when the old finish hasn't been completely and adequately prepared. The 2 most important issues is cleaning and sanding. Any areas that showed signs of peeling or cracking before may come through a new stain. Other areas may have had a sheen that is blocking adhesion. These areas need to be roughed with sandpaper and cleaned prior to laying a new coat particularly if it's a different product than before. I would suggest lightly sanding the problem areas, wipe them down with a rag dampened with mineral spirits. Wait 24 hours and recoat those areas with the sealant. I think you'll find the finish holds better.

A:  You should be able to safely use this over the Behr. But you'll need to be sure to remove any peeled or potential peel before applying. You'll want to do a fine sand on all areas (even non peeling) to be sure of good adhesion.

A:  Hi there, as long as the remaining paint is tightly adhered, the wood properly cleaned with a deck cleaner and sanded, it will be fine.

A:  You should be able to apply directly over the old. You just need to be sure the sending has remove any loose material. If the old peels further, the new stain will come with it. As long as the remainder of the old stain is solid, you should be fine.

A:  Hi there, please call us to discuss at 1-800-426-6306 between 8am-5pm ET. Thanks!