Receive a $50 Credit from World of Stains

We want to feature you in the World of Stains Blog and on our Facebook Page!  If you purchased wood stains or finishes for your wood deck, fence, siding or log home  - or plan to in the next week - you can receive a $50 credit from World of Stains by agreeing to talk about your project and how the product worked for you.  Simply respond to this blog or Facebook posting or give us a call at 1-866-645-5544 and we will set up a telephone interview with you.  The interview will take around 10 minutes of your time and you will receive the $50 credit to our online store.  We hope you will consider sharing a photo of your finished project with us as well!

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Ezine Article About Exterior Wood Care in Preparation for Winter

We have a new article on exterior wood care titled Exterior Wood Staining: It's That Time of Year. Take a look!

Wood Decks: Priceless Memories with Family and Friends

In an earlier blog I talked about the financial returns a wood deck provides: you get a return of 73% on your initial investment by adding a wood deck to your home not to mention an expanded living space for your family. 

But if together we think about the real value of having a beautiful wood deck, it is the memories we create as we enjoy the company of family and friends that count the most. Whether we host a party, have a barbecue, share a glass of wine, play a card or board game, or just have a simple chat, deck time is worth more than money can buy. 

Think of the times at restaurants when, given the option, you chose to have your meal on the outdoor deck like the beautiful one at Silver Fork Lodge near Solitude Ski Resort in Utah.

Regardless of where a great wood deck is located - at a business or personal location - they add an element of charm and tranquility to any setting. Of course, we at World of Stains are available to help you maintain the beauty of your wood deck with our wood care products.  In the meantime, what are your best memories of events or moments spent on a well maintained wood deck?

Free Shipping on 5 Gallon Pails of Exterior Wood Care Products

Did you know that at World of Stains, we offer free shipping on all 5 gallon pails, including wood stains, deck stains, log home finishes, roof coatings, log home chinking, and masonry products?  Those exterior wood and other products that qualify for free shipping to the 48 contiguous states are identified with a “Ships Free” truck icon on our website.

Nearly all orders on in-stock products are shipped that day or the next business day.  Unlike traditional paint stores that may only stock a few gallons of your favorite stains and coatings, World of Stains stocks thousands of gallons ready to ship directly to you.  Take a look at our warehouse full of wood products and coatings to beautify your home.  

As always, we provide exceptional customer service and knowledgeable sales staff.  If you have any questions, call us at 866-645-5544 weekdays 8-5 MST, or visit us any time at http://www.worldofstains.com.

Featuring Cabot: Premium Wood Care

World of Stains is proud to offer the largest selection and highest quality exterior wood stains , wood finishes, and other related products on the market. With brands like Cabot, Gaco Coatings, Gemini, Messmers, Perma-Chink, Penofin, Superdeck , TWP and Wolman, you have a huge variety of stains to choose from. And the best part – they can be delivered right to your door! Over the next few months, we’d like to highlight our product lines to help you become familiar with the variety we offer.

This blog features Cabot products. Cabot specializes in protecting and enhancing exterior wood. Cabot’s Australian Timber Oil Wood Stain is an excellent choice for hardwoods such as Mahogany, Ipe, Brazilian Redwood, and Teak with its unique blend of oils. For a translucent wood finish, Cabot’s Clear Solution Stain Series helps to protect wood while allowing the natural wood grain to show through. Consistently rating high in Consumer Reports, Cabot is a recognized leader in the world of wood care.

We look forward to introducing you to our other outstanding product lines in subsequent blogs. Have a great day!

Log Home Maintenance: Important Before Winter Sits In

Late summer and early fall are excellent times to clean, stain and finish your log home. Log and timber frame homes can be protected with penetrating finishes for a stained look, or film forming finishes for a varnished appearance that approaches a fine furniture look. World of Stains offers products that provide UV protection, that will hold up to harsh sunlight and weather. Film forming finishes are more susceptible to peeling if not maintained properly, so consider the maintenance recommendations of the manufacturer before making your choice. Once you use a film forming finish on exterior wood, you cannot go back and use a penetrating finish unless the previous coating is completely removed. Following are steps to follow in maintaining your log home:

1. Clean the logs with a wood cleaning product. The wood cleaner will remove any dirt, mold or mildew that may have accumulated on the log surface. Apply the cleaner and let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Then scrub it down with a nylon bristle brush. Rinse the logs down thoroughly with water after cleaning. Check for any cracks and checks that need to be caulked before you begin staining.

2. Use a wood brightener to lighten the logs back up if they turn dark after cleaning. Apply the wood brightener and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse it off thoroughly with water. Allow 24 hours of drying time prior to staining.

3. Select a quality log home stain. Look for a product with high solids content, 60 percent or higher. Solids content is the ratio of effective ingredients to solvent to protect your home from moisture. The effective ingredients are oils and pigment. Solvent helps the oils and pigment penetrate the wood. High-quality pigments are important because the pigment is what protects your logs from the sun's harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays. A penetrating oil-based log home finish is a complete product that both stains, and seals your wood.

4. Apply the stain using a paint brush, roller, or sprayer. Work along the length of each log. Be sure to work the stain into the groves and spaces between the logs. If the wood is dry, apply as much stain as the wood will absorb without over applying. Very dry homes may require two or three coats. Remove excess stain with a dry brush.

For more information on our products and what will work best for your home, give us a call at 1-866-645-5544. Our in-house experts will provide you with answers to any wood stain or finish question. Thanks to Robert Howard at ehow.com for information contained in this blog.