09-12-2012, 01:47 AM
For exaplanation...
"paint' flakes off.
Transparent stain also wears off, but it LOOKS like it's just 'disappearing'.
Solid stain wears off as well, and usually does not flake unless it was poorly applied.
And as noted.. sunlight damage goes through transparent stain more than solid stain.
Refinishing cycles with transparent are about 1-3 years.
Refinishing cycles with good quality solid stain are about 3-5 years.
It's all about what kind of pain you're willing to suffer.
"paint' flakes off.
Transparent stain also wears off, but it LOOKS like it's just 'disappearing'.
Solid stain wears off as well, and usually does not flake unless it was poorly applied.
And as noted.. sunlight damage goes through transparent stain more than solid stain.
Refinishing cycles with transparent are about 1-3 years.
Refinishing cycles with good quality solid stain are about 3-5 years.
It's all about what kind of pain you're willing to suffer.