23 мар. 2014 г. · Oil based looks better because it brings out the grain and color of the wood better. water based is easier to use, dries faster, smells less, and allegedly ...

23 мар. 2024 г. · The oil based will yellow, whereas the water-based won't. Oil will give you a warmer tone compared to the water-based. It's all a matter of your ...

9 июн. 2018 г. · I find that oil soaks in a lot better, but makes for more difficult clean-up. With water-based stains, the pigment sits on the surface and tends to flake off.

2 окт. 2022 г. · I always recommend oil based. Maintaining oil based stain is much easier/cheaper than maintaining water based.

6 окт. 2023 г. · I tried using water based due to VOC's/environmental/health and safety, but oil based looks so much better and is probably a lot more durable.

24 авг. 2023 г. · With oil based stains and water based finishes you have to be sure the stain is extra dry before the finish is applied or the finish may not ...

6 сент. 2024 г. · Oil based is more durable but takes longer to dry and lasts longer. Stronger smell when applying. Usually cpl coats. Water based is faster ...

9 апр. 2024 г. · Water based dries faster and doesn't have a solvent odor. Oil based dries slower but that can make it easier to apply, particularly on larger ...

8 июн. 2024 г. · I prefer oil because it keeps the wood preserve longer than water-based products, especially from insects. Water-based does hold its color ...

22 февр. 2022 г. · Ive always heard oil is much more robust in terms of protection, but generally takes a lot longer to cure compares to water based.