Questions and Answers for BEHR 1 gal. #SC-147 Castle Gray Solid Color House and Fence Exterior Wood Stain

A:  Hi john, thank you for your question. We don't recommend applying the House and Fence Wood Stain with a pump sprayer. You can use an airless sprayer with a .015-.19" tip instead. Good luck with your project! -Giovanna

A:  Hi there, thanks for the question. Our House & Fence Wood Stain is a great choice for staining a pine fence, Before applying the stain, I'd recommend cleaning the surface first with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner, It will help with the adhesion of the stain. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Mary, thank you for your question. At this time, Behr does not have a wood filler available, and we are only familiar with our products. I recommend reaching out to your local Home Depot for more information about which filler will work best for your project. -Lina

A:  Hi JGlenBurnie, thank you for your question. Our Solid Color House & Fence Stain can be used on your exterior wood door. Primer is not needed for most woods. However, we recommend using our Multi-Surface Primer (No. 436) for redwood, cedary, cypress, and other bleeding woods. Please note that we advise cleaning the surface with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner before priming and staining to ensure the proper adhesion. Have a great day! -Lina

A:  Hi Karen, thanks for the question. Our Solid-Color House and Fence Stain can be applied over the existing stain. If the existing stain is glossy, I'd recommend scuff-sanding it first to help with the adhesion of the stain and then cleaning the surface with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner. After the surface has completely dried, you can apply the stain. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi there, thanks for the question. Our House & Fence Wood Stain can be mixed into most of the colors in our color palette and can be color-matched. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Wesley, thanks for your question. Our Solid Color House and Fence Stain is designed to provide protection from the exterior elements and does not require a separate topcoat. Have a great day! -Christina

A:  Hi there, thanks for the question. You can use our House and Fence Stain to re-stain your front door. You would need to remove the existing stain that is chipping and peeling by scraping or sanding before applying the new stain. I'd also recommend cleaning the door with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner as well prior to staining. Good luck with your project. -Ronald

A:  Hi MaLa, thanks for your questions. Our Solid Color House & Fence Stain can be topcoated with an oil-based or water-based urethane. And before applying your topcoat, you'll want to allow the last coat of stain dry for at least 6 hours. Have a great day! -Christina

A:  Hi Thomas, thanks for the question. I wouldn't recommend thinning the House and Fence Wood Stain before applying it. It's recommended to apply the stain with an airless sprayer with a .015-.019-sized tip. Have a great day! -Ronald