Summer is a good time for homeowners and professionals to upgrade the exteriors of their homes and businesses. Whether it’s staining a deck, painting a front door or touching up outdoor trim, the warm weather is a popular time to work on outdoor projects. 

Paint and Decorating Retailer recommends stocking these four exterior paint and stain products for your customers this summer.

Prep

Cabot’s Wood Cleaner is a ready-to-use cleaner that removes dirt and mildew stains from unfinished or weathered wood surfaces. The cleaner does not need to be diluted with water and is ideal for decks, fences, exterior steps, outdoor furniture and patios.

Sherwin-Williams’ LOXON Concrete & Masonry Primer/Sealer is made to seal and condition porous above-grade masonry surfaces. This primer tolerates high pH common in new masonry, ideal for homeowners looking to paint exterior brick.

Applicators

The Professional Angle Brush from Shur-Line is made with synthetic blended filaments to pick up and carry heavier paints and stains. The angled design is ideal for cutting in of trim, windows and door frames.

Exterior Paint

Benjamin Moore’s Element Guard Exterior Paint in the shade Fields of Gold is an exterior paint designed to endure high moisture conditions. This trending mustard yellow color is ideal for pops of color on front doors or other outdoor accents.