Customer Reviews for Preserva Wood 1 gal. Semi-Transparent Oil-Based Seaside Gray Exterior Wood Stain

Preserva Wood Seaside Gray is an oil based, semi-transparent gray tint. Either the product was not stirred completely, or you might just prefer a darker gray tint. Preserva Wood is formulated to be very thin (like water) so that it penetrates deep into your wood. Preserva Wood is easily applied with an oil based brush, or stain pad.

Preserva Wood Seaside Gray is a semi-transparent oil based stain that allows the grain of the wood to show through. The wood that you stain will influence the final appearance. Darker woods will appear darker and vice versa. Woods that do not absorb much stain (like pine), will appear lighter. The color that you see on a computer, or in a brochure, is simply for reference sake. To know how the stain will look on your wood, you need to test it first. You can request a sample by calling our toll free number, 800-797-2537. Unfortunately, you cannot match the color of a transparent wood stain the way you can match a solid paint as they are different types of products.

Hi Mike! It sounds like you applied a little too much stain and did not wipe off the excess stain that was not absorbed by the wood. When the stain cures on the surface of the wood, it creates a film that is slightly tacky. Please email us at info@preservaproducts.com for a quick fix.

It sounds like you may have forgotten to stir the stain prior to applying it to your wood. Our stains should be stirred prior to and during their application in order to achieve the desired color. The Olympic stain you mentioned is water based, not oil based. Preserva Wood is oil based.

Preserva Wood is a true oil-based wood stain and is formulated to be very thin for superior penetration. It is not like paints or water-based stains you may have used previously. It is also important to stir the product regularly, per the instructions on the can, to make sure that the pigments in the product are properly dispersed when you use it. If the stain is not mixed properly, then the color will not be there when you apply the product.

Preserva Wood will dry in 24-48 hours after application, depending on the temperature and humidity in your area. It's also important to apply the correct amount of stain (not too much) so it will dry properly.

Preserva Wood Semi-transparent Seaside Gray is a penetrating oil based stain, which is as thin as water, even though it does not contain any water. If you are used to using water based stains, our oil based stain will seem much thinner. We do this so that the product can penetrate deep into the wood. With oil based stains, it is always important to stir the pigments frequently, so they don't settle to the bottom of the can. Every 10-15 minutes works well, or each time that you add more stain to your paint pan.

Your results will depend on the type of wood you are applying the stain to. More porous wood will absorb more stain that smooth wood, for example. It's always important to test the stain in an inconspicuous area to determine your satisfaction with the tint, prior to staining the entire project.

Always stir the stain well before and during use to make sure that all pigment is dispersed evenly through the stain. It's also a good idea to stain a test area on your wood and allow to dry overnight in order to determine your satisfaction with the final color.

Seaside Gray is a semi-transparent stain, so if you are looking for something darker, check out our Driftwood Gray semi-solid stain. As always, be sure to stir the stain thoroughly before and during application to make sure all of the pigments on the bottom of the can have been mixed into the stain.

Seaside Gray is a semi-transparent stain that will give your wood a light gray tone, depending on the appearance of your wood when you apply the stain. Dark wood, for example, may not change much. It's always a good idea to test a small area, as you did, to determine whether the final appearance meets your needs. Please note that you should stir the stain thoroughly prior to applying and you should allow the wood to dry for 24 hours before evaluating the final appearance.

Preserva Wood does not create or support mold and mildew. It is likely that the mold was on or in the wood prior to applying the stain. Mold and mildew should be treated with the appropriate products for remediation. Feel free to send pictures of your project to us at info@preservaproducts.com and we will be happy to assist you.

Since you can't really tell what a penetrating stain will look like from a picture, you should always follow the instructions on the can and test a small area for color satisfaction prior to staining your project. Different woods, in different conditions, will appear different after staining. Also, making sure that you have stirred the stain prior to and during your project are important for proper application.

Seaside Gray is a semi-transparent, not a solid stain.

Since you can't really tell what a penetrating stain will look like from a picture, you should always follow the instructions on the can and test a small area for color satisfaction prior to staining your project. Different woods, in different conditions, will appear different after staining. Also, making sure that you have stirred the stain prior to and during your project are important for proper application.

First, we want to make sure that the can of Seaside Gray was stirred prior to and during use. We also think it's a good idea to do a small test section and allow it to dry overnight, so you can evaluate the final appearance prior to staining your entire project.