Water Based vs Oil Based Fence Stain - Which Is Better For Fence Staining?

I have a terrace that was built with pressure treated wood. Which is better water or oil based stain?

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I have a very clear oil that I would like to tint black. What pigment could I use for that? Or would you recommend dyeing the wood black first with a water soluble dye, letting it dry out completely, then using my mostly clear oil? And I am wanting to use this on rough cut untreated post. My oil is free so that is why I am trying to incorporate it without buying a store bought project.

I live in nashville and am currently redoing a deck, I would love to support a local business and purchase my stain from them. Did I miss the link?

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My brother and I just finished a pressure treated 6' wood fence I'm having a hard time figuring out what finish to use. Does stain look good on pressure treated wood or should I paint it? Any advice would be really appreciated.

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All your videos are highly informative, thank you very much! They were of great help when I built my fence here in Hokkaido, Japan. I just applied my first coat of a high quality water based stain but it rained before I could apply the second coat (it rained more than 24hrs after the first coat was applied, so it had time enough to dry). Will that be a problem?

There is a third type of exterior stain, an emulsified hybrid oil which is water soluble, such as Olympic"s Maximum line. It has all the attributes of an oil stain, but has water clean up. It will also tolerate being applied over damp wood. Like a true oil, it is always only one coat. Unlike acrylic based exterior stains, it does not form a film on the surface, but rather penetrates into the wood as does a true oil.
I would stay away from any oil stain containing linseed oil. Linseed oil can be a nutrient for mildew. In humid, shady locations, it invites a heavy mildew formation. Both the Behr and Olympic oil stains do not have linseed oil in them.
To my knowledge, all the stain manufacturers go to acrylic based stains in their "solid" stain lines. Contrary to what the video stated, acrylic stains do have the ability to breathe, letting water vapor to pass through the film, thus avoiding peeling. This is one reason why acrylic based paints were a quantum leap over oil based paints which form a vapor barrier.

I loved linseed oil stain for my cedar siding when it was available . Which stain works best for preserved fence wood ?

I don't see any products that say they are oil based at the hardware store. Are they not legal anymore?

I love cabot Australian timber oil in mahogany flame

Neighbor and I share a wood fence. Is it OK to stain both sides, one side with oil based translucent stain, other side with semi translucent?

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Oil it is.

You don't cracking and peeling with wood rx water base stain. You have to wet the fence to apply the first coat this absorbs the stain into the wood. My fence from my old house from 6 years ago still looks like day I stained it. 2 years now on my recent home.

It's not even close, oil based is the only way to go. I tried cheap and expensive water based and you don't even get a year without terrible flaking. I prepped the wood with a belt sander then finish sander then broom, then vacuum, everything and it does not matter, water based will look like crap in less than a year and will not protect your wood, waste of money.

What is the name of the stain? Also sell the product

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I always use oil base stains. I have to drive to the next State, but it's not far. Olympic oil base stains. True oil base, that takes mineral spirits to clean it up

would have thought anyone would know a oil would always be better than water based as a decorator i wouldn't even consider using water based something for anything fence wood or metal

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thank you for the good info. Can we use an oil based polyurethane on a naturally oiled benchtop, or is it longer lasting to just do a wax coat? cheers

I wait till end of summer to stain or paint so the fence is bone dry with no rain for 2 to 3 months. Then I apply continuously think and heavy as much oil as the wood can keep soaking up. I keep it wet and keep applying it to the point of puddle and run for the first coat. Then smooth and even it out.

I wait 3 or 4 days to re-coat oil second time.


Water stains suck. Stuck with oil.

Safer for kids and dogs?
Why are kids and dogs in the area when staining?
Serious question how are other stains dangerous for kids and dogs?

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You should do a overview on hybrid stains. I just used one on a pine fence, mostly because it was the cheapest bucket they had. It went on like water based and dried like oil. Was not as cost effective as oil because of all the back brushing required but turned out pretty nice. We shall see about longevity tho.

Old motor oil and fryer oil works great and it's recycling

Oil based stains even when marked “clear” are really clear yellow. I ended up sand stripping a deck because I bought an oil based stain that read “clear”. So unless you like yellow, go with water based.

Did I miss the name of the product?

Did I miss it? The oil based product that you use?

Is it better to use a stain and sealant combo, and what kind of spray tip ?

Thank you for the concise video! I'll be picking up a gallon of the Saint & Seal for my first project.

You did not answer what ingredients does your product contain....

what about application; meaning spray on?

we used thompsons water sealer on the beams that we wrapped in cedar and the new railing system we installed. its like you said, it started flaking and the arm rails on the porch turned black. we sealed when it was cold.

i think oil would be the better purchase.

can we apply oil on top of the old thompsons coat or do we have to strip it? if so how do we strip it and what is your recommended oil product for cedar?

I only use deep penetrating water based deck and fence stains, Not top filming stains. I prefer water based because of ease of use, application and easy soap and water clean up. There are many companies now that make deep penetrating water based stains. They act just like oil in a water based formula. I do like the look of oil based stains, I just don't like dealing with the clean up with brushes and sprayers after using oil.

Why can't I just use linseed oil ? I don't want color, just a clear sealer.

My pressure treated pickets from Home Depot came with Weathershield on them making the water bead. How long for it to wear off or what can I do to remove it so I can stain it? It’s been 5 months.

Ok I’ve decided . Just build my fence for me.

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Can it be used on a mahogany door!

Very clear advice thanks.

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