Types of Stains
Benjamin Moore WoodLuxe
Defy Wood Stain
Old Masters
Preserva
General Finishes
ML Campbell
Some factors, like color and sheen preferences, are subjective – you know the look you want to achieve. Your Ring’s End Paint and Stain specialists can help you navigate among the many quality stain products available so your finished product lives up to your vision. Here are a few considerations:
TIP
Ring’s End Paint Centers carry a huge array of top quality wood stains and finishes for exterior and interior uses. It can be difficult, though, to figure out which product you need. For example, picking the right stain involves considering the species of wood you’re working with, the type of opacity that will create the look you want, the wear and tear you expect the wood surface to experience, and the weather conditions it will be subjected to. Talk with our knowledgeable sales representatives and color consultants: we’ll help you figure out which preparation, staining, and finishing products are right for your project.
Exterior Stains
Where do we use exterior wood stains and finishes? Decks immediately come to mind… but what about wood siding, shingles and shakes? Fencing and railing? Outdoor furniture made from wood? Doors and trim? Wooden play equipment? With all these possibilities, it’s no wonder that Ring’s End and Johnson Paint Centers stock a wide variety of exterior wood stains and finishes, as well as the wood preparation products essential to your project’s ultimate success.
Interior Stains
Interior wood stains and finishes are most commonly used on wood floors, furniture, antique restoration projects, decorative millwork and moulding, and crafts. The Paint Centers at Ring’s End and Johnson stock many fine products that will enhance the natural beauty and warmth of wood, as well as protecting it from damage.
Protective / One -Step Stain and Finishes
Protective finishes, which include varnishes, polyurethane, and waxes, can be applied directly to wood or over stained surfaces. Clear finishes, sometimes called ‘topcoats,’ protect wood from water damage, household chemicals, and everyday wear; they can be applied on top of stained surfaces and are usually used to finish interior floors, furniture, and woodwork. These products combine stain and finish, providing both color and protection in one step.
Lacquer
As Connecticut’s most complete full line distributor of M.L. Campbell products, we have the lacquer products that commercial shops and paint professionals need. M.L. Campbell products are fast drying and extremely durable. Ring’s End is Connecticut’s source for M.L. Campbell’s products including Magnalac®, Magnamax™, Krystal™, Resistant™, Woodsong™, Glaze, Woodsong II™, Undercoat Systems, Clawlock®, and Custom Staining.