No one type of paint or stain is best for all surfaces, especially on the exterior where it takes a beating from the weather. ( Check out the best temperature to paint outside .) ...

Get ready for summer with our reviews of the best gas BBQs, charcoal BBQs, pizza ovens and gazebos. How we test decking paints and stains. All of the decking paint and decking stain is applied to ...

Behr's Premium Plus Ultra Paint & Primer in One features improved adhesion and durability. The new formula blocks stains, seals, and protects uncoated and previously painted surfaces without the need ...

You'll see that a Glidden paint that costs $21 per gallon stood up better to mildew in our tests than the $63 per gallon Sherwin-Williams. We give the same performance breakdown for wood stains ...

I applied a pigmented stain to my house for years. After it was well-worn, I sanded it, washed it, and applied an exterior acrylic stain-blocking primer and then a latex paint (my wife wanted the ...

A: Painting over a stain is often the best way to go, especially in a case like yours, where the stain is old and probably tenacious. Painting is also a good solution when you aren’t sure what ...

The best wood stains aren't always the costliest. Here are test results from leading brands including Behr, Olympic, Valspar, and Cabot.