Quick Cover by Olympic®
Quick Cover® by Olympic® Exterior Stain is ideal for quick refreshes of outdoor spaces at a value price. This finish can be applied in a single coat for a semi-transparent hiding effect or two coats for a solid hiding effect. Normally dries in two hours when applied in optimal temperatures of 50°F (10°C) to 85°F (29°C). Made in the USA of globally sourced materials
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Stain in 4 Easy Steps
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Wood Staining - Step 1 )
How Much Wood Stain Do I Need?
Use our Stain Calculator. The size of your project will determine how much wood stain is needed. Remember, solid color wood stains require two coats.
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Wood Staining - Step 2)
Clean Your Deck Or Patio
Sweep debris from your deck, then use Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner to wash away dirt and stains caused by mildew. See these How To Stain Wood articles for other staining projects.
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Wood Staining - Step 3)
Prep Your Wood Surface
Tape off the surfaces of your deck or patio you don't want stained. Avoid staining in direct sunlight so the wood stain does not dry unevenly. Then get ready to apply wood stain!
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Wood Staining - Step 4)
Apply Wood Stain
For even coverage, apply the wood stain to one board at a time. For best results, backbrush into the wood surface.
Refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions.
Refer to the Product Label, Technical Data Sheet (TDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety and detailed application instructions.
Wood Stain Transparency Guide
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Clear Wood Finishes
Clear wood finishes & wood stains allow your wood to weather and gray naturally. Least protection, most woodgrain.
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Transparent / Toner
Transparent wood stains add a slight hint of color that highlights the wood grain. Less protection, more woodgrain.
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Semi-Transparent Stain
Semi-transparent wood stains provide rich color that allows wood grain and texture to show. More protection, less woodgrain.
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Semi-Solid Stain
Semi-solid stains give the same rich color as semi-transparent, but hides more wood grain. More protection, least woodgrain.
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Solid Color Stain
Solid Color Stain covers the woodgrain and accentuates the natural texture. Most protection, no woodgrain.
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Deck Resurfacer
A deck resurfacer creates a new, safe, durable surface on worn or weathered wood or concrete.