Frequently Asked Questions

This is the most common asked question in the industry and has a lot of different guides and information out there. At StainDaddy we try to not advertise exact wait periods with the exception of pressure treated materials. We do advise any pine material treated or not wait a minimum of one summer season or longer to expel moisture and sap. One good rule of thumb if you plan on staining yourself is to sprinkle some water onto the wood in the area with the highest moisture content (shady). If is beads up or does not soak in within a minute or two it is not ready. Different types of wood require different applications as well. If you stain too early, you’ve wasted a little time and money. If you stain too late you’ve wasted a lot of time and money. StainDaddy will provide electronic moisture detection to determine the appropriate time, products, and application procedures that are suited for your wooden structures. 

This question you will find is one that has historical debate and has since made big industries lots of money over the years. We are going to keep it simple and say that early and aggressive staining with high trans oxide high quality oil base stain is the gold standard for exterior wood care. Water based products do have there advantages when it comes to high moisture areas or older wood and are used when appropriate. Water based reapplication and maintenance is normally much more labor intensive than oil based products. Request a free virtual estimate below and let StainDaddy take the guess work out of making you outdoor structures beautiful and strong for years to come!

At StainDaddy we strive to preserve the natural look of wood the best we can. With that being said there are several variables that needed to be assessed with the main three being the age of the wood, moisture, and UV exposure. Let StainDaddy perform a free virtual estimate and help you decide what is best for your wood!