Thank goodness for Behr

[PetersonDecks]

I have had so many customers that made the mistake last year of putting Behr stain on there deck then to realize that it is crap and call me to strip the stuff off because they don't want to deal with it again. Most people love the Behr paint and assume the stain is just as good. Little do they know!!! Anyways in Minnesota, Behr has been peeling within 6 months, have other areas had the same problems and if so, has it been giving you as much business as it has been giving me!!

 

[5 Star Johnny]

Yes.....Behr is crap! And very difficult to strip in many cases. I can't say, though, that it gives me more deck work than any other crap product. Sikkens is another one that's a headache. Normally have to walk away from those. I believe both products have had class action lawsuits because of their formulas and false claims.

 

[Asbestos]

Just got done doing a deck that had some sort of latex goop on it what a huge PITA. ended up hitting some of it with the sander. Saw a house that was done with Sikkens was blistering allready. I guess it could have been bad application. I don't think I want to do those solid color stain removals any more

 

[Tim Lynch]

The Home Depot in my area sell's only the water based Bere Stain for Decks. I see folks walking out with gallons todo there wonderful redwood decks. I shake my head everytime I see that. And most times these are the folks that think 3 coats is going to last them.

When I see a deck with bere I walk.... I'm getting to old to do sanding in 100 plus temps on my hand and knees.

I have had so many customers that made the mistake last year of putting Behr stain on there deck then to realize that it is crap and call me to strip the stuff off because they don't want to deal with it again. Most people love the Behr paint and assume the stain is just as good. Little do they know!!! Anyways in Minnesota, Behr has been peeling within 6 months, have other areas had the same problems and if so, has it been giving you as much business as it has been giving me!!

 

[deckrock]

Several years ago, we did a Behr deck and it peeled by the following year. We called the manufacturer and was refunded for the product. At first they wanted the UPC code on the back of the can, but they reluctantly refunded us after a couple phone calls.

 

[DIY Homeowner]

Big Mistake with BEHR

I fell into that same trap. Love the Behr paint for my rooms in the house. Thought they must have good stain too. Wasn't cheap so it must be good. Getting ready to do my house this year and thought I would first put on my wood furniture for color purposes. I had a table and chair set that I had done and two weeks later went to get some bird doo doo off of it with the garden hose and a nylon scrub brush and the stain came off!
I did all the prep work on this furniture before staining it. Pressure washed and used the cleaner. What a dissappointment!

 

[Deck Works]

Their paint is crap too. Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore applies much easier. More expensive but worth it.

 

[jeffex11]

Behr is puttin' money in my pocket too!!$$$$ just bid on a 16x 52' deck that the homeowner applied behr on in 2004 looks like crap and is chalky and peeling. I guess I can go ahead and order that plasma tv now!!!

 

[RZIM1115]

What about the Behr house and deck wash?

Do or have any of you guys tried the Behr house and deck wash. If so how did it work out. What products do you recommend for Trex decking and vinyl siding to wash with?

 

[jeffex11]

home depot sells zep house and deck wash that does an o.k. job for homeowners and I have used the house wash in a pinch but you need to use it near full strength . I have not tried the deck wash

 

[CaroliProWash]

We wouldn't use Behr anything - ever. On Trex products, particularly when Trex is paying us, we stick to their recommended products which they list on their website. As far as vinyl cleaners - we use commercial grade stuff that you can't get in the box stores.

 

[RZIM1115]

Where?

Where can I get commercial grade house and deck wash from?

 

[ndes]

If not Behr stain, then what

If Behr stain is so bad, then what is a good stain?

 

[FCPWLLC]

If Behr stain is so bad, then what is a good stain?

Sikkens, Cabot, Wood Tux

 

[deckrock]

We like Olympic for tints, been lovin' Wolman lately. Used to like Valspar, but having a hard time finding it...

Behr tends to peel.