Q: Is a water-based stain as good as an oil-based stain on pine molding? When applying the prestain conditioner and the stain itself, is it best to use a brush or cloth? Is there a waiting period ...

Elements Transparent Water-based Stain is the latest in nanopigment technology from Butterfield Color. The micronized oxides permeate concrete surfaces and create translucent color variations ...

Insight from John Reynolds, director of technical services at Solomon Colors on acid- and water-based stains, common problems, and applying stains to a slab.

Most DIY-ers prefer water-based stains as they don't contain organic chemicals, meaning they are non-reactive and safe to handle. Our best pick for a water-based stain is the TuffCrete from INSL-X .

Q: We want to refinish one of our wood floors with water-based varnish to avoid fumes. Other floors in the house are finished with oil-based varnish, which has a nice amber tone. How can we tone a ...

Because a water-based stain sits on top of the wood longer, rather than being absorbed, it can help create a more even finish on the pine. Cedar is another popular type of wood to use for a fence.

Solvent is for oil-based stains. If it's a water-based stain, we take it out before we dry clean it. We have a spotting station with a number of different chemicals we can use.