How to Protect Your Wood Surfaces

Keep your wood looking its best year after year.

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Prepping

Staining

Protecting

A maintenance schedule is the key to fighting the effects of time and weather. Review the Protecting topics below before you start working. Each topic can be printed for easy reference.

Protecting Exteriors

Basic techniques for deck and siding maintenance.

Running Hot and Cold
Fighting Mold and Mildew
Controlling Moisture: Stain Problems
Winter Foes, Springtime Woes: Climate Disturbances
Starting from Scratch: New Construction Tips
Fading and Flashing
Clearing Confusion on Clears

OVT Solid Stain for siding

These stains offer tremendous hiding power yet resist cracking, peeling and blistering.

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Staining your fence

The right surface prep and application results in a durable, long-lasting finish.

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Oil Wood Stain for interiors

Apply Cabot Oil Wood Stain on your interior surfaces for a beautiful and lasting finish.

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