Quebec’s climate can be tough on outdoor wood surfaces. Between UV rays, rain, humidity, temperature fluctuations and harsh winters, choosing the right exterior stain is essential to protect and enhance your deck, patio or porch for years to come.
At Décoration Le Corbusier, a trusted paint and stain specialist serving Montreal’s North Shore for more than 25 years, our product experts and in-store designers help homeowners select the best Benjamin Moore stain for their outdoor projects.
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Which Exterior Stain Is Best for Your Deck or Patio?
Choosing an exterior stain involves more than simply selecting a colour. The level of opacity also plays an important role in both the appearance and protection of your wood surfaces.
With Benjamin Moore’s Woodluxe stain collection, you can choose from more than 3,500 colours and several opacity levels to create the perfect look for your outdoor living space.
The main opacity options include:
- Translucent: enhances the natural beauty and grain of the wood.
- Semi-Transparent: adds colour while allowing the wood texture to remain visible.
- Semi-Solid: provides richer colour coverage while maintaining a natural wood appearance.
- Solid: delivers maximum colour coverage and protection.
Our stain specialists can help you determine the ideal combination based on the type, age and condition of your wood.
Consider Sun Exposure Before Choosing a Colour
Is your deck exposed to full sun all day? Or does it remain shaded for much of the day?
Sunlight has a significant impact on how stain colours appear outdoors. A colour that looks perfect indoors may look completely different once applied outside.
We always recommend testing your colour choices using stain samples so you can evaluate them at different times of the day, from morning through evening.
The orientation of your home, nearby trees and surrounding materials can also influence the final appearance.
Water-Based or Oil-Based Stain: Which One Should You Choose?
Benjamin Moore’s Woodluxe collection is available in both water-based and oil-based formulations, each offering distinct advantages.
Benefits of Water-Based Stain
- Easy application
- Simple clean-up with soap and water
- Reduced risk of cracking and peeling due to a thinner coating film
- Available in Translucent, Semi-Transparent, Semi-Solid and Solid finishes
Benefits of Oil-Based Stain
- Deeper penetration into the wood
- Rich, classic appearance
- One-coat application
- Alkyd and linseed oil formula designed for enhanced penetration and durability
- Available in Translucent, Semi-Transparent and Semi-Solid finishes
Our product experts can help you choose the best option based on your wood species, the age of your deck and its exposure to the elements.
Popular Exterior Stain Colours on Montreal’s North Shore
Among the most popular stain colours for decks and patios in Laval, Boisbriand, Mirabel and Saint-Eustache are Teak ES-30, Platinum Gray HC-179 and Cordova Brown ES-62
These colours beautifully enhance the natural character of wood while complementing a wide range of exterior home finishes.
Get Expert Advice at Décoration Le Corbusier
Selecting the right exterior stain is an important investment. Proper preparation and the right product can help preserve the beauty and durability of your outdoor space for many years.
For more than 25 years, Décoration Le Corbusier has helped homeowners and contractors throughout Montreal’s North Shore with:
- Professional in-store designers
- Benjamin Moore product specialists
- Personalized expert advice
- More than 25 years of experience serving the community
Visit one of our four locations in Laval, Boisbriand, Mirabel or Saint-Eustache to explore the complete Benjamin Moore Woodluxe stain collection and receive personalized recommendations for your project.