Customer Reviews for Preserva Wood 5 Gal. Oil-Based Redwood Penetrating Exterior Stain and Sealer

Preserva Wood Redwood is a transparent oil-based wood stain, not a paint. If you happen to have new boards and old boards, and you didn't clean and prepare the fence properly prior to staining, then you may well have a different appearance on some boards. Also, if you stopped stirring the stain part way through the project (per the directions on the label), then you might have a section of fence that is lighter than previous section.

Preserva Wood is not flammable. Oil soaked rags must be treated properly after use, according to the instructions on the can (soak in water and lay out to dry outdoors). Regarding mold, only a registered pesticide can claim to stop mold and mildew (see Copper Green if you need such a product). To maintain your deck with Preserva Wood, simply clean on an annual basis with a detergent based cleaner, treat for mold and mildew if they exist and reapply a light coat of stain as needed (every 2-3 years). You shouldn't need to sand.

Preserva Wood is oil based and Behr is primarily water based. Our costs are very similar, so possibly you have the wrong product?

It's probably time to clean your fence. They tend to get dirty in the winter, especially after the wet and windy one we just had. Soap and water, and a pressure washer on a low setting will work well.

Even though you did not apply an excess amount of stain, our guess is that the stain was applied to a surface that would not absorb the amount you applied (possibly as a result of the previous coating or insufficient preparation). Our instructions ask that you only apply as much stain as will be readily absorbed by the wood. Any excess stain will sit on the surface of the wood and cure. This cured stain is soft and flexible, which can create a tacky surface. The excess stain is simple to remove. Please contact us at info@preservaproducts.com for assistance.