Better Color Rentention and Longer Lasting Protection for Wood and Composite Decks

New DeckScapes from Sherwin-Williams Offers Complete Premium Line of Deck Finishing Products

(LAS VEGAS – January 19, 2004) – DeckScapes™, a new top-quality line of deck finishing products from Sherwin-Williams, offers the most comprehensive selection of deck aesthetic and performance solutions available today. Exclusive technology from Sherwin-Williams is certain to make DeckScapes™ the top choice among building professionals and painting contractors who want to offer their customers superior adhesion, greater durability and long-lasting curb appeal.

Answering the needs of the fastest growing segment of deck stains, DeckScapes includes a waterborne Semi-Transparent Stain, as well as a waterborne Solid Color Stain.  These versatile coatings offer excellent single-coat coverage.  In many cases, decks can be cleaned in the morning and coated in the afternoon, saving valuable time. In addition, DeckScapes waterborne Solid Color Stain is formulated to provide the same top-quality performance when applied over composite decks.   DeckScapes Semi-Transparent and Solid Color Stains keep their color longer than other competitive products and have superior durability, meaning homebuyers will remain satisfied long after the sale has closed.

The DeckScapes line takes the guesswork out of deciding which finish to use, or what steps to take. DeckScapes also includes prep and care products for proper pre-treatment, cleaning and surface preparation. In addition, the line features a clear sealer, a toner and semi-transparent and solid-color stains in both water and oil-based formulations.

DeckScapes can be tinted in the same wide range of colors available in Sherwin-Williams popular WoodScapes™ exterior stain color palette, so decks can complement or blend with the exterior wood-siding color scheme.

For over 135 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of painting contractors, designers, specifiers, property managers and builders.  Sherwin-Williams provides fast, flexible, responsive local service and personalized, expert advice.  More than 2,600 stores and 1,400 sales representatives make Sherwin-Williams North America’s largest single-source supplier of high-quality paints, stains, masonry coatings and brand-name wall and floor coverings.  Visit Sherwin-Williams on the World Wide Web at www.sherwin-williams.com.

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All inquiries for additional information should be identified as DeckScapes Semi-Transparent and Solid Color Stain (DS-NAHB04)  and sent to The Sherwin-Williams Company, c/o Russ Hill, Ultimate Lead Systems, P.O. Box 739, Berea, OH  44017.

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