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Newly painted Blue exterior need help picking a stain color for deck

4 years ago

I just painted our Lakehouse a color called Rush Hour (Blue) (BEHR) it has a textured black metal roof, black fascia, black gutters, white trim and windows. I need to pick a Deck stain color. The deck is 1338 sq ft. I was thinking of a Sikkens semi-transparent color called "Beachwood" it is a light gray. could I get some thoughts and ideas please, Thank You

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shead
4 years ago
I like the color of the wood as it is now. I’d be afraid the Beachwood would read too cold/gray with the blue. I would do a warmer color but I’m not a pro :)
jesusrojo thanked shead
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Virgil Carter Fine Art
4 years ago
Semi-transparent stain generally isn't very durable as deck stain. It's most often used for vertical surfaces. It also isn't very long lasting on sunny surfaces.

If you are going to stain the deck, your best bet may be deck stain!
jesusrojo thanked Virgil Carter Fine Art
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