[AFScreenRepair]

I'm building a small shed in my backyard, and most everything else I've built out there I've used a semi-transparent russet stain (paint on, not wipe). I'm wondering if the T1-11 will accept the stain like a piece of 2x4 or because it's a plywood it won't be as receptive and will go on odd looking.

So my question is will the stain be fine, or should I use a solid color?

 

[Gymschu]

Solid color stain on T1-11 works well. I've used SW's Woodscapes many times on t-111. I have several jobs going on 12 years with it and no problems although they are fading a bit.........

 

[AFScreenRepair]

Thanks Gymschu,

I figured it would be a solid color, cause I already put a semi transparent stain on there and I don't like the way it looks. I'm going to get some of the paint you recommended but my new question is, should I or can I even sand off the stain I just applied and add the solid color, or can I just paint right over it and there shouldn't be an issue?

 

[Gymschu]

I've never had an issue going over semi-transparent. As long as it's a clean, sound surface, the Woodscapes will go right over top.

 

[AFScreenRepair]

Painting over the semitransparent stain won't make it any darker than the other sides?

 

[Gymschu]

Painting over the semitransparent stain won't make it any darker than the other sides?

So one side has semi on it and the other sides don't? I don't foresee any problems. The Woodscapes is "paint-like" in coverage. Two coats give a nice uniform matte finish. If there's a way to test it out on an inconspicuous area like eaves, etc. that would be the way to make sure it's all going to blend together for a uniform finish.

 

[AFScreenRepair]

You had the right understanding Gymschu, and I painted over the semi-transparent side with a different solid color and it looks amazing! I wish I would have done this from the start, could've saved myself $70 or so on two other stains that I didn't care for.