Paint Vs Stain Wood
Stain grade wood paint grade cabinetry is usually a smooth flat wood made of lower quality materials because the paint will cover the grain.
Paint vs stain wood. Wood surfaces are enhanced rather than covered up by stain. It is composed of pigments and a vehicle ingredients that perform the same functions as they do in paint. Which should you choose. Stains give a more rugged feel perfect if you re going for an au naturel effect.
Both stain and paint provide protection and add color but that is where the similarities stop. For the most part stain is the same as paint. Stain penetrates wood much deeper than paint so it can require less upkeep in the long run. It can also have a rougher surface.
The price per gallon for wood stain is generally lower than that of paint but you will need more gallons of stain to adequately cover the surface of your wood fence. Paint is liable to peel crack or flake whereas stain is more resistant to chipping.