DIY
How Much Stain Do You Need?
Calculate gallons of stain for your deck, fence, or outdoor wood project by surface type, area, and wood condition.
Coverage
Smooth wood: 80-120 sq ft/L। Rough: 50-80। 2 coats always। 200 sq ft deck: ~5-6 litres। Asian Paints WoodTech, Pidilite: popular brands।
Indian Climate
Monsoon + heat = wood needs UV + water protection। Marine-grade varnish for outdoor furniture। Teak oil for indoor teak furniture।
⚡ CalcWolf Insight
Oil-based stains penetrate deeper than water-based and last 20-30% longer on horizontal surfaces. However, water-based stains are easier to apply, dry faster, and clean up with water. For deck floors (heavy foot traffic), oil-based is worth the extra hassle.
Frequently asked questions
200 sq ft?▾
2 coats: 5-7 litres।
कब reapply?▾
Outdoor: yearly। Indoor: 2-3 years।
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