Benjamin Moore Semi Transparent Deck Stain Reviews

Benjamin moore arborcoat was under testing for review at topcoat review for over a year before any assessment for publication was produced.

Benjamin moore semi transparent deck stain reviews.

9375 fox run way elk grove ca 95758 review 1598265 is a subjective opinion of steve s of sonora ca. Each opacity offers a level of color that reveals more or less of the wood. We watched the weathering patterns on the test project through four seasons of observation. Customers who have used benjamin moore arborcoat stain continue to give poor reviews about the appearance and longevity of their deck stain projects.

But even the best semi transparent stains in our tests aren t as tough as the top solid stains and our data suggest that this type of stain will probably last only two to three years on a deck. And it lasts longer than the semi transparent 3. Provides a low lustre finish over arborcoat semi solid 639 functions as an annual refresher coat for benjamin moore arborcoat translucent 623 and semi transparent 638 stains. The first summer it was available we used hundreds of gallons of arborcoat.

For deck work lange typically turns to benjamin moore s arborcoat classic oil finishes semi solid. Weather never takes a day off. In this article we will compare the deck stain brands that we have reviewed to give a better understanding of physical properties application info etc. We used the solid stain version tinted to benjamin moore s colours.

I also like that i can usually do one coat he notes. In addition to the main project under study for review we thought it. With arborcoat exterior stain you get year round protection plus a timeless palette of driftwood grays warm russets and woodland greens. Benjamin moore s arborcoat did not perform well in a cold weather state on our deck.

Arborcoat is not a stain. The unnatural appearance was reason enough not to use the stain. A clear protective coating for benjamin moore arborcoat translucent 623 and semi transparent 638 stains on deck surfaces. At that point it was submitted for publication in american painting contractor magazine.

The arborcoat lange says doesn t peel the way some stains do.