Whether you want to stain a deck or wood siding, finish a log home, or just clean your exterior wood, it helps to have the right information and products. Select a project below to learn more about using Messmer’s wood finishes and maintenance products to beautify and protect your wood.
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Stain a deck Learn how to apply a natural wood finish to redwood, cedar, pine, and pressure treated decks. |
Clean a deck Surface prep and cleaning are as important to deck maintenance as using the proper finish. |
Stain a hardwood deck Hardwood decks of Ipe, Mahogany, Pau Lope, and other woods require special products and steps. |
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Finish a log home Film forming finishes on a log or timber frame home offer maximum protection and beauty. |
Stain a composite deck Many composite decking materials fade as they weather. You can restore their color and beauty. |
Stain siding / fencing Staining wood siding and fencing with Messmer’s UV Plus wood stain, available in 12 colors. |