DIY Exterior
DIY Section

Cabot gives you all the information you need for a professional quality job.

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Interior Wood Finishing

DIY Exterior

Do you want to prepare and stain your exterior wood like a pro? You came to the right place. Learn how to prepare and stain all your exterior wood like a pro. Each topic can be printed for easy reference.

Wood Prepping Exteriors

Prepping

Exterior DIY Staining and Protecting

Staining & Protecting

Cleaning and smoothing exterior wood surfaces.

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When Samuel Cabot opened the doors to his workshop in 1877, he had one mission: top-quality wood care.

Today, the Cabot heritage is alive and well in everything we do. Count on us for:

  • Easy-to-use wood preparation products
  • Long-lasting deck stains
  • Beautiful wood finishes and preservatives for outdoors
  • Rich wood stains and durable topcoats for indoors
  • Experts to answer any question, 7 days a week
  • At Cabot, we do wood care. And we're here to help.
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Computer screens and printers vary in how colors are displayed, so the colors you see may not match the paint's actual color. In addition, the actual and perceived color of applied stain may be affected by factors such as wood absorption rates, application techniques, and the wood's natural color and grain tones.