What is Olympic Paints and Stains Elite?
Olympic Paints and Stains Elite is a premium line of exterior wood stains that is designed to protect and enhance the natural beauty of wood. This product line includes both transparent and solid wood stains, with a variety of colors to choose from. Olympic Elite stains are formulated to provide excellent protection from the elements, including UV rays, water damage, and mold and mildew growth.
The Olympic Elite line of stains features oil-based formulas that penetrate deep into the wood to provide superior protection and durability. The transparent stains allow the natural beauty of the wood to shine through, while the solid stains provide a rich, opaque color that still allows the texture of the wood to show.
In addition to their superior performance, Olympic Elite stains are also easy to apply and maintain. They can be applied with a brush, roller, or sprayer, and are self-priming, making them ideal for both new and previously stained wood surfaces. Once applied, these stains require minimal maintenance and can provide years of protection and beauty.
Overall, Olympic Paints and Stains Elite is a highly recommended product line for those looking to protect and enhance the natural beauty of their exterior wood surfaces. These premium stains offer superior performance, beautiful colors, and easy application and maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions about olympic paints and stains elite
Olympic ELITE: A premium wood stain and sealant. This water based, transparent wood stain adds a slight hint of stain color that highlights the wood grain.
Oil Based
OLYMPIC® ELITE Semi-Transparent Oil Based
All backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Olympic® Stains has provided exceptional protection and durability for all wood types, applications and budgets since 1938. Nothing protects and beautifies your wood like Olympic® Exterior Stain. Trust the natural beauty of your wood to Olympic Stains. Jump to a transparency. Clear.
24 to 48 hours
*CAUTION: Allow 24 to 48 hours of drying time before light foot traffic, and 72 hours before normal foot traffic or replacing furniture. Life takes place out on your deck. That's why the penetrating acrylic/oil formula of MAXIMUM Stain & Sealant in One is perfect for your deck.
Our Best Wood Protection
Olympic Elite provides rich, penetrating wood stain color that resists color fade year after year. Back by a Lifetime Guarantee.
If you applied a clear finish, toner, or semi-transparent stain, one coat is enough. You should be able to see the wood grain and texture of your deck. For solid colours, wait two to four hours and apply a second coat just as you did the first.
If you applied a clear finish, toner, or semi-transparent stain, one coat is enough. You should be able to see the wood grain and texture of your deck. For solid colours, wait two to four hours and apply a second coat just as you did the first.
Olympic® provides rich penetrating stain color that resists color fade year after year. Backed by a Lifetime Guarantee.
two coats
We always recommend two coats of stain for any wood project, but you should only apply as much stain as the wood can absorb. Extremely dense hardwoods may only be able to absorb one coat of wood stain. The general rule of thumb is to apply only as much deck stain as the wood can absorb.
Olympic ELITE: A premium wood stain and sealant. This solid wood stain adds a rich, opaque stain color while still allowing the texture of the wood to show.
– Overall the OLYMPIC® MAXIMUM is a pretty average wood stain. Good for about 12-18 months in our opinion. If you are limited to what is available at your local stores the Olympic would be a decent choice. Better wood stains are found on the Internet or specialty stores such as lumber yards and paint stores.
This 100% acrylic formula seals out the elements, and the sun's harmful UV rays, for up to 10 yrs. on decks and up to 25 yrs. on fences and siding. It's available in more than 1,600 custom colours to help you get just about any look you can imagine.
If you applied a clear finish, toner, or semi-transparent stain, one coat is enough. You should be able to see the wood grain and texture of your deck. For solid colours, wait two to four hours and apply a second coat just as you did the first.
Generally, a wood stain takes about 24 to 48 hours before it fully dries on a wood surface, a good time threshold before applying secondary coatings. Others who like to play it safe can wait for around 72 hours.
Depending on the type of stain you are using, most stains are dry and cured within 24 hours to 48 hours. After that time, it's safe for additional coats or to apply polyurethane or the sealer of your choice.
PPG
The Olympic brand is proudly produced by PPG, a global paint, stain and color leader. While Olympic paint products are no longer available, PPG offers a range of high-quality paints to meet the needs of your next project, including our popular Glidden brand, and professionally-trusted PPG brand.
