Wade Lippman
08-18-2016, 4:41 PM
I am staining the supports on my deck; the deck itself is PVC. I am using the semi-transparent stain the original owner left behind.
It is really thin and doesn't cover very well; I am tempted to put on a second coat.
So:
1) Is there some advantage to semi-transparent over solid; or paint for that matter?
There must be some advantage or it wouldn't exist; but it is not obvious what that advantage is.
2) I may not have enough to finish. Can I get solid stain to finish up in the same color? (it is a custom color, but the formula is on the can). Would they look okay near (not right next) to each other?
3) Can I put a second coat of stain on, or is that not recommended?
thanks.
It is really thin and doesn't cover very well; I am tempted to put on a second coat.
So:
1) Is there some advantage to semi-transparent over solid; or paint for that matter?
There must be some advantage or it wouldn't exist; but it is not obvious what that advantage is.
2) I may not have enough to finish. Can I get solid stain to finish up in the same color? (it is a custom color, but the formula is on the can). Would they look okay near (not right next) to each other?
3) Can I put a second coat of stain on, or is that not recommended?
thanks.