WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PAINTS AND STAINS?
Technically, the differences can be subtle – some products called stains are more like a thin paint (“solid stains”), so the line between the two labels isn’t always clear-cut. However, the term “stain” is typically used to indicate that the product will allow some of the wood’s natural features to show through, while “paint” indicates a completely opaque coating. “Stain” usually means the product will not form a thick film, therefore coating failure will not appear as blistered or peeled – it will simply wear away.
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