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Choosing the Best Exterior Stains from Benjamin Moore

Exterior Stains

The options for exterior stains can be overwhelming, which is why we at Red Star Paint & Decorating Center are here to help you pick the perfect stain for your project. With the ARBORCOAT® line of exterior stains, you can easily add rich colors and durable finishes to any outdoor staining project. With a mildew-resistant coating that provides UV protection to prevent graying and resists blistering, peeling, and scuffing, your outdoor projects will stay beautiful for a long time to come. Let us help you find the right exterior stain for your project!

ARBORCOATⓇ Waterborne Exterior Stains

ARBORCOAT® Waterborne Exterior Stains by Benjamin Moore are an excellent choice to use on all types of wooden decking, siding, and patio furniture for long-lasting rich colors. The Ultra Flat Waterborne Solid Stain is also suitable on properly cured stucco, masonry, manufactured siding, composite decking, and fiber-cement siding for even more outdoor transformations around your home.

The quick drying time and low VOC count for ARBORCOAT®  Waterborne Exterior Stains makes them a dream to work with. Most dry to touch in one hour or less, with recoat drying times between 1-4 hours. ARBORCOAT® Waterborne Exterior Stains also clean up easily with just soap and water.

ARBORCOAT® Waterborne Exterior Stains are engineered with Gennex® Color Technology, which reduces unnecessary chemicals for a formula that is simpler, stronger, and better than others on the market, allowing the stain to stand up to the harsh weather conditions outdoors.

ARBORCOAT® Waterborne Stains come in a huge selection of colors: Waterborne Solid Stains are available in thousands of Benjamin Moore colors, Semi Solid and Semi-Transparent varieties are available in 75 different colors, and Translucent Stains are available in six ready-mix colors: Natural, Redwood, Teak, Mahogany, and Silver Gray.

ARBORCOAT® Oil Finish Exterior Stains

ARBORCOAT® Oil Finish Exterior Stains by Benjamin Moore are ideal for projects where you want deeper stain penetration to protect your wood inside and out; thanks to advanced Alkyd technology, ARBORCOAT® Oil Finish Exterior Stains achieve significantly better bonding and greater durability than other competitors’ stains. As with the Waterborne Exterior Stains, ARBORCOAT® Oil Finish Exterior Stains are suitable for all types of wooden decking, siding, and patio furniture.

ARBORCOAT® Oil Finish Stains are available in a range of translucent shades, all of which will help you highlight the natural grain and texture of your wood product. The Semi-Transparent and Semi Solid varieties are available in 75 different colors, and the Translucent Classic Oil Finish is available in six ready-mix colors: Natural, Redwood, Teak, Mahogany, and Silver Gray. ARBORCOAT® Oil Finish Stains are easy to recoat when needed.


For projects that need that extra bit of love before you start staining, try ARBORCOAT® Exterior Oil Primer. Block tannin leakage in extractive woods, provide a uniform surface for staining, seal porous surfaces, and bond better to chalky surfaces by starting with this superior Exterior Oil Primer.

Contact Us

Let us help you pick the right exterior stain for your project! We’ve got all the stains and supplies you need to give your project new life, whatever it may be. Red Star Paint & Decorating Center is pleased to serve Montclair and the surrounding area, including Glen Ridge, Livingston, and Bloomfield, with all your decorating needs, including paint and custom window treatments. Call us today at (973) 746-2468 or contact us online.

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