There are many dozens of combinations of paint and stain mixed with oils and resins which add beauty and strength to wooden components. We have perfected the ratio of our own unique custom stain which is unmatched in its ability to preserve and protect against the constantly changing weather of the Maine Coast. After years of trial and error we are confident that you will be pleased for years to come with our custom stain. Not only does it work (and look great!) on its own on decks and fencing, but it also can be used as a primer before topping with a latex paint or stain. Did I say latex over oil? I sure did. And it works MAGNIFICENTLY. Building materials pre-2000 used to last much longer due to the higher resin content of the lumber that was milled, but nowadays the trees are harvested at a younger age so the wood is soft and porous. For this reason a protective coating must be added. Trim usually comes pre-primed: some with an oil primer and some with latex. Stay away from the...