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The objective in applying a stain is usually to change the colour of the surface (typically bare wood) without hiding the texture of the material. Some stains, called semi-transparent stains, allow the grain pattern of the wood to be seen. With paint, we create a new appearance, which may be flat, satiny, or glossy, and the texture and grain of the surface is obscured. Stains are typically thinner than paints. Interior stains are commonly also referred to as varnishes with a protective topcoat, whereas exterior stains are often left uncoated. In exterior applications, a quality paint job will generally last longer than will staining. |
