Perma-Chink Systems: Advancing the Future of Exterior Wood Finishes

Perma-Chink Systems has been a leader in waterborne exterior finishes for decades. As federal and state environmental regulations increasingly restrict the use of oil-based products, the performance of traditional oil-based stains has declined. While these changes are a win for the environment, they’ve created challenges for manufacturers and homeowners alike.

Fortunately, waterborne transparent stains have evolved dramatically improving in both durability and appearance. At Perma-Chink Systems, we’ve spent years developing finishes that are not only environmentally responsible but also easy to maintain, long-lasting, and designed to enhance the natural beauty of wood.

Our Lifeline Ultra-2 and Ultra-7 stains, combined with our Lifeline Advance clear topcoat, represent a major leap forward in the performance of exterior transparent finishes—outperforming both waterborne and oil-based alternatives. These finishes deliver the signature beauty you expect from Lifeline, are simple to apply and clean up, and offer the highest level of durability we’ve ever seen in our testing.

From lab trials to outdoor test panels and real-world building applications, Lifeline Ultra-2 with Lifeline Advance has consistently demonstrated exceptional long-term performance. Based on these results, we’re proud to back this system with a 5-Year Limited Warranty - a testament to its reliability and resilience.