Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood. This article is one of my best, as it fully explains all the different deck stains available. It is a must-read for any consumer researching wood and decking stains. See here for more info about me. What Type of Stain Should I Use on My Deck? Homeowners who are choosing a deck stain should find a high-quality product that is most suitable for your specific deck based on its condition. Among the primary distinctions is the transparency or opacity of the stain, as the options range from clear, transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid, and solid. For example, a more transparent …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My Best Deck Stain reviews and help tips are based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me. Elevate Your Deck with Premium Wood Coatings Whether preparing for a DIY deck-staining project or looking for the perfect stain to share with your contractor, I’ve got you covered. I have rounded up the eight best deck stains available in 2024, including oil-based stains, water-based stains, and semi-transparent and solid options. Scott’s Professional Guide to Buying Deck …

The Quick Answer: How to Stain a Deck   In truth, there is no “best or easy” answer for how to properly stain a deck. The process begins by choosing a stain suited to your deck’s current condition and your region’s climate. Next, you’ll choose the correct combination of application tools for the job. Although some deck stains provide substantial coverage, flaws and imperfections in the surface will likely remain visible at the end of your project. That’s why I tell people not to cut corners when preparing wood—the prep process is critical. I like to start by completely removing any existing coatings or stain, replacing any boards with severe damage, lightly sanding the surface to remove any splinters if …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior deck cleaning and prep. My reviews and help tips are based on my history as a wood and deck restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top product choices. See here for more info about me My Best Deck Cleaners for 2024 Many deck cleaning solutions are on the market for 2024, but which deck wash will work well without damaging your wood? I have done extensive research over the last 30 years to find the best deck cleaners and compared the positives and negatives of each type of cleaning product. However, if …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My TWP Wood and Deck Stain review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain tips. See here for more info about me. TWP 100 Pro Series Review for 2024 Here at DeckStainHelp.com, I take pride that we have become the Internet’s go-to site for all things exterior wood and deck restoration related. Hearing from consumers who have used the TWP 100 Series wood stain, their decks have held up to the test of time and weather after this harsh winter. …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My Restore-A-Deck Wood stain review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain tips. See here for more info about me. Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Review 2024 This is our 6th Year for the review of the Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain. This review will be updated through the years with new pictures as the stain ages. In 2017, our first full year of using the Restore A Deck stain, we had no issues with performance and saved a tremendous amount of time with …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My Armstrong Clark Wood Stain review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing.  See here for more info about me. Armstrong Clark Wood Stain Reviews Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we take pride in our ability to become the Internet’s number-one reference for all things exterior wood and deck restoration related. Our customers who have used Armstrong Clark wood deck stain continue to be satisfied with the appearance and longevity of their deck stain projects. If you have used Armstrong Clark wood deck stain, we appreciate your input, so feel free to …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My TWP Semi-Solid Wood Stain review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me. TWP Semi-Solid Stain Review 2024 Brand new is the TWP Semi-Solid Pro-Series Stain! As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them. New for 2024: TWP Semi-Solids are Now Available in a LOW-VOC version for all US States and Canada! Important Note: This review …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. The TWP 1500 Series review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me. TWP 1500 Series Review Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we take pride in the fact that we have become the Internet’s number one resource for all things related to exterior wood and deck restoration. As years before, our customers who have used TWP wood and deck stain continue to be satisfied by the appearance and longevity of their deck stain projects. If …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My Review of Restore-A-Deck Solid Color Wood Stain is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me. Restore-A-Deck Solid Stain Review 2024 This is my initial Review of the Restore-A-Deck Solid-Color Wood and Deck Stain. This review will be updated over the years. As deck restoration contractors, Restore A Deck Solid-Color Stain will be our go-to Solid-Color Stain for 2024 due to its ease of use, 5 pre-mixed solid colors (the only solid stain …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My TWP Natural Effect Impregnating Stain review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me. 2024 TWP Natural Effect Impregnating Stains TWP® Natural Effect utilizes state-of-the-art European waterborne technology and is designed to revolutionize exterior wood maintenance… …while at the same time significantly enhancing performance! Spend more time enjoying your investment and less time maintaining it with TWP Natural Effect. Natural Effect is the superior way to beautify and protect your exterior wood …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My Armstrong Clark Semi-Solid review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me. Armstrong Clark Semi-Solid Wood Stain Review Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we take pride in becoming the Internet’s number one reference for all things exterior wood and deck restoration related. Today, we are reviewing Armstrong Clark in the Semi-Solid Colors. We have found that the higher the solid content, the longer the UV protection when using Armstrong Clark Stains. Armstrong Clark’s newer …

Defy Extreme Wood Stain Review 2024 This is an updated review of our original Defy Extreme Wood Stain.  See Here for First Review: Defy Extreme Stain Review Defy Extreme Stain Description Defy Extreme Wood and Deck stains are one of our top choices for water-based deck stains. It has superior UV resistance and has the ability to penetrate into the wood grain almost as well as an oil-based semi-transparent. The mold and mildew protection is superior to 90% of all other semi-transparent stains due to the nanoparticles of zinc oxide. In 2008 Defy unveiled the Defy Extreme Stain, which quickly became the most popular stain in the Defy stain line. As a water-based stain formula, Defy Extreme penetrates wood surfaces …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood cleaning. My Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper with Additives review is based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top deck stain choices. See here for more info about me. Update for 2024 Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Booster & Thickening Gel I would love to hear if you have used the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper with the Booster and/or Thickening Gel additives on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. If you have any questions as to the effectiveness of your deck or …

Hi, I am Scott Paul. I have been prepping and stripping exterior wood decks since 1993. I have tried them all and have compiled a list of the top wood and deck stain strippers. My reviews and help tips are based on my history as a wood and deck restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top product choices. See here for more info about me. The Best Deck Stain Strippers 2024 With over 30+ years of restoring decks as a contractor, I have done extensive research to find the best deck strippers and compared the positives and negatives of each brand and product. However, if you’re still not sure which deck stripper is best …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior deck cleaning and stripping prep. My wood prepping help tips are based on my history as a wood and deck restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing. See here for more info about me. How to Prep a Deck 2024 See my Deck Stain Facts section, which includes over 150 simple Q&A articles that answer all your questions about deck staining, cleaning, and prep. This has become one of my most popular articles on how to prep your wood deck before applying a wood deck stain. In it, I will help consumers find the best way to prep their deck …

Hello, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior deck and wood prepping. My wood deck prepping help tips are based on my history as a wood restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing. See here for more info about me. I have updated our DeckStainhelp.com site with numerous new reviews and articles on deck cleaning products and how-to tips for 2024. We strive to remain your number one deck stain information source. Please ask any questions below that you may have in our comment area. If you own a deck, you know the wood faces exposure to harsh outdoor elements all year long. That includes ultraviolet (UV) light …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in new deck staining and prep. My new wood stain reviews and help tips are based on my history as a wood and deck restoration contractor and actual hands-on testing, all designed to present you with the top product choices. See here for more info about me. Want to Stain A New Deck in 2024? Every spring, I get hundreds of questions about when to stain a new deck, wood fence, or exterior of a wood home. This is the second most popular question on DeckStainHelp.com, so I created an updated and comprehensive guide to staining a new deck, including some …