CPES on top of an oil based stain? - The Rot Doctor Q&A Letter

Subject: CPES on top of an oil based stain?

Date: Monday, November 27, 2017

Would you happen to know if CPES* epoxy can be applied on top of an oil based stain? I was thinking of maybe doing this on the horizontal pieces on the top of my fence as a water repellent.

Bill

The answer is yes, it can, as long as you realize that like all epoxies CPES* will gradually turn a very light gray due to UV light exposure. The epoxy that goes into the wood is unaffected, although we would recommend that the application be repeated about every five years.

Doc

* This product is unavailable, we are selling comparable product the S-1™ Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer that will perform these same tasks. Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with which products to use or have additional questions.

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