Questions and Answers for BEHR DECKplus 1 gal. #ST-101 Atlantic Semi-Transparent Waterproofing Exterior Wood Stain

A:  Hi Brooke, thanks for your question. Our DeckPlus Semi-Transparent Wood Stain should have a smooth finish. IF you need something with a rough/textured finish, I suggest checking out our Advanced DeckOver. Have a greatday! -Christina

A:  Hi Jess, thank you for your question. We recommend an airless sprayer for experienced applicators. You can use a .015-.019" tip and if thinning is required, do no more than 1/2 pint per gallon. Always back-brush to distribute the product evenly. Good luck with your project! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Charles, thank you for your question. As it turns out, we do not recommend using a pump sprayer with our DeckPlus Solid Color Waterproofing Wood Stain. Alternatively, you can use an airless sprayer with a 60 mesh filter and .015-.019 tip size. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any other questions. -Lina

A:  Hi Nelljay, thank you for your question. While we don't have an example of this stain applied on mahogany, please feel free to check out our Wood Stain Color Selector in the Color Tools section of our website for examples of this color on darker wood. Have a great day! -Lina

A:  Hi Garden, thank you for your question. The Solid Wood Stain can be used on raised garden beds. We recommend lining the inside of the beds with plastic to prevent the soil and moisture from deteriorating the coating faster. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Rick, thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that you used the Solid Stain without tinting. At this point, I recommend cleaning the surface and applying the same product tinted to the color of your choice. Please reach out to us directly if you have any other questions. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi Christina, thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that the color used did not turn out as expected. Yes, you can clean the deck and apply another coat in a new color. Please reach out to us directly if you have any other questions or concerns. Have a great day! -Giovanna

A:  Hi there, thanks for the question. To spray our DECKplus stain. It's recommended to use an airless sprayer with a 60 Mesh filter and a .015-.019 sized tip. Have a great day! -Ronald

A:  Hi Tomas, thanks for the question. Yes, you can apply the stain in the morning prior to getting hot. You will want to ensure that the morning dew has evaporated. For best results, you want to apply the stain when the air and surface temperature is between 40 - 90 degrees and the humidity is below 50%. Good luck with your project. -Ronald

A:  Hi Diana. Thank you for your question. Yes, our DeckPlus Solid Color Stain can be applied over our DeckOver. I recommend removing any loose coating, cleaning with our All-In-One Wood Cleaner, and letting the surface dry before applying the stain. Good luck with your project! -Joni