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Everything you need to know about our staining solutions and services

What's the difference between stain and paint?

Unlike paint, which only covers surfaces, staining adds both protection and preservation while enhancing with color. Our stains are specifically designed to withstand weather conditions, offering long-lasting durability that paint often lacks.

While paint can chip, fade, or peel over time, our stains create strong chemical and mechanical bonds, making them a more reliable and enduring alternative.

Check out our color and colorless options.

Since Nawkaw was founded in Canada, the company’s name pays homage to its originating country. The term “nawkaw” comes from the sound that the Canada goose makes when it travels south for winter.
Our products are water-based and made with environmentally friendly ingredients. Designed for concrete and masonry, they include water, lightfast colorants, and durable binders. You can find documents and specifications available for download under each tab for a specific product here.

One of our key initiatives is to improve quality of life through our products and services, all while preserving a beautiful and healthy environment. In line with this commitment, we develop zero volatile organic compound (VOC) products and offer solutions that conserve and restore existing surface materials.

See other values that are important to us here.

We stand behind our products and offer project-specific warranty programs, including up to a 25-year warranty on qualifying projects. Please contact your sales representative for details and eligibility requirements.

Nawkaw products and services are ideal for external surfaces, including brick, block, mortar, concrete, and stone. They can also be used for interior applications, such as fireplaces or accent walls. Our products are typically recommended for vertical surfaces.

No. Nawkaw does not sell its proprietary stains; our skilled technicians apply them directly as part of our masonry and concrete staining services. Most of our products are backed by a 25-year warranty. In addition, we provide color consultation to bring your ideas to life.