We currently have 34 wood stains in our ratings, including a number that are still undergoing testing. That’s because we test each stain for three years and rate the products each year. The ...

Alkyds and stain-blocking acrylics bind the tannins ... The trade-offs between paints and stains are the same for fences as for decks (see "Decks," below). Film-forming finishes like paint and ...