{"title":"Messmer's Stains","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;margin:0 0 24px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#1c1c1c;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:8px;line-height:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/0095\/3327\/collections\/messmers-natural-wood-finishes-logo-500px.png?v=1787771638\" alt=\"Messmer's Natural Wood Finishes\" width=\"260\" style=\"max-width:260px;height:auto;display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Hillhurst Paint \u0026amp; Design is an authorized \u003cstrong\u003eMessmer's\u003c\/strong\u003e dealer, serving Calgary in store and shipping across Canada. Messmer's penetrating oil finishes protect exterior wood without forming a film — so they can't peel or flake, and you never strip a deck to recoat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything we stock is the Canadian-compliant \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026lt;250 g\/L VOC\u003c\/strong\u003e formula, legal for sale in every province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree in-store pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e at 321 19 St NW, usually ready in about two hours. \u003cstrong\u003eLocal delivery in Calgary\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eshipping Canada-wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — rates are calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"messmers-uv-plus","title":"Messmer's UV Plus Deck Stain - Calgary","description":"\u003cp\u003eMessmer’s UV Plus is a premium deck stain and natural wood finish which protects and beautifies exterior wood. For use on decks, siding, fences, log homes, and other wood projects. UV Plus is an oil based penetrating wood finish suitable for decks, log homes, wood siding, fencing and other exterior wood surfaces. Messmer's UV Plus protects wood while maintaining a natural appearance. For use on wood substrates only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent resistance to UV degradation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 15 colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMildew Resistant Coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not peel when properly applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage (Rough wood) 100-175 square feet per gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage (Smooth wood) 150-250 square feet per gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Messmer’s products are made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penetrating oil\/alkyd stain — natural matte look, not a film-forming coating (no measured gloss\/sheen rating; it won’t look shiny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100–150 sq ft\/gal on rough wood, 150–250 sq ft\/gal on smooth wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~24 hours under good drying conditions before exposure to rain\/foot traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Solids:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOC:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;250 g\/L — meets Canadian VOC regulations for sale in all provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 available, including Natural, Natural Cedar, Natural Redwood, Natural Pine\/Fir, and a range of browns and grays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Prep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV Plus is a one-coat system — there’s no separate primer or topcoat. Surface prep is what determines how well it performs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathered\/grey wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and brighten with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/messmers-wood-deck-cleaner-brightener\"\u003eMessmer’s Wood \u0026amp; Deck Cleaner + Brightener\u003c\/a\u003e before staining, then let dry 24–48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let new redwood age 6–8 weeks before staining; other new woods should be clean and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush, applicator pad, roller, garden or airless sprayer (0.015–0.019” tip). Maintain a wet edge; wipe off any excess that hasn’t absorbed within 30–60 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecoat\/maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean and re-brighten the wood with the same 2-step system, then reapply — no sanding or stripping needed for routine recoats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocal:\u003c\/strong\u003e free in-store pickup at 321 19 St NW, Calgary, and local delivery available. \u003cstrong\u003eShipping Canada-wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — rates calculated at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull technical data sheet available for download above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Messmers","offers":[{"title":"Natural \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695628951791,"sku":"MC500-4-NATURAL","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Pine\/Fir \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695628984559,"sku":"MC500-4-PINEFIR","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Cedar \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629017327,"sku":"MC500-4-CEDAR","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Natural Redwood \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629050095,"sku":"MC500-4-REDWOOD","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sequoia Red \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629082863,"sku":"MS504-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navajo Red \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629115631,"sku":"MS601-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oxford Brown \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629148399,"sku":"MS602-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Walnut \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629181167,"sku":"MS603-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak Brown \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629213935,"sku":"MS604-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Colorado Brown \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629246703,"sku":"MS611-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lakeside Brown \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629279471,"sku":"MC500-4-LAKESIDE","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mission Oak \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629312239,"sku":"MC500-4-MISSNOAK","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Driftwood Gray \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629345007,"sku":"MS605-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cape Cod Gray \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629377775,"sku":"MS606-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal Gray \/ Gallon","offer_id":49695629410543,"sku":"MS607-01","price":70.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/0095\/3327\/files\/uv-plus-gallon-universal-transparent-bg-25percent.png?v=1787771575"},{"product_id":"messmers-uv-plus-for-hardwoods","title":"Messmer's UV Plus for Hardwoods - Calgary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMessmer’s UV Plus for Hardwood Decks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a premium natural wood finish and deck stain for dense exotic hardwoods like Ipe, Mahogany, Brazilian Redwood, Massaranduba, Meranti, Pau Lupe, Tigerwood and Teak. For wood substrates only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent resistance to UV degradation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 2 colors — Natural and Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMildew resistant coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially formulated for Ipe and other hardwoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers 200 – 300 square feet per gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Messmer’s products are made in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Penetrating oil\/alkyd stain formulated for dense exotic hardwoods — natural matte look, not a film-forming coating (no measured gloss\/sheen rating; it won’t look shiny)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150–250 sq ft\/gal on rough wood, 200–300 sq ft\/gal on smooth wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~24 hours under good drying conditions before exposure to rain\/foot traffic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Solids:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~37%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOC:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;250 g\/L — meets Canadian VOC regulations for sale in all provinces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural and Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication \u0026amp; Prep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV Plus for Hardwoods is a one-coat system — there’s no separate primer or topcoat. 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Apply with a garden sprayer, mop, or plastic-bristle brush; let it soak briefly, agitate with a stiff brush, then rinse thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix Part B (Brightener) the same way and apply to the cleaned, wet wood. Let it dwell 10–15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Flood surrounding vegetation with water immediately after rinsing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the wood to dry 24–48 hours before applying any Messmer's stain (Brightener can go on immediately after rinsing Cleaner — no wait needed between the two steps).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder concentrate, mixed with water on site — sold in 1 lb jars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 600 sq ft per pound when mixed — tougher jobs may need a second application or a stronger mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVOC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 g\/L (both parts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part A — sodium percarbonate; Part B — oxalic acid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–48 hours after cleaning\/brightening before staining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not let either product dwell on unpainted aluminum or steel — can cause corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull technical data sheet available for download above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Messmers","offers":[{"title":"Part A - Cleaner","offer_id":50578051563759,"sku":"756448003928","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Part B - Brightener","offer_id":50578051596527,"sku":"756448003935","price":54.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/0095\/3327\/files\/wda-wdb-stacked-2up.png?v=1787771658"},{"product_id":"messmers-stain-colour-samples","title":"Messmer's Stain Colour Samples - Calgary","description":"\u003cp\u003eTry before you commit. 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Oil finishes darken as they cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e — 15 colours, for cedar, pine, fir, spruce, pressure-treated and redwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV Plus for Hardwoods\u003c\/strong\u003e — Natural and Red Mahogany, for Ipe, Teak, Tigerwood and other dense tropical hardwoods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease limit your order to one pouch each of six or fewer colours. Larger requests are welcome — just \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we will sort you out directly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to buy? 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