Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

Update 2022 for DeckStainHelp.com DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to site for all things exterior wood and deck restoration-related. Close to 72,000 Q&A comments and 6,300 Deck Forum help topics. We love customer interaction on our site, so feel free to take part in our open discussion. Newer for 2022 is our newly enhanced website with updated deck restoration product reviews and how-to help articles. Easier navigation and a better user experience will allow you to find all the help that you need. We encourage you to upload and post pictures in our comment area for all our Deck Help Articles, so we can offer better advice for your restoration project. We have added about 20 new articles and reviews…

Best Deck Stain Reviews for 2022 For a more in-depth article on “What is The Best Deck Stain for Your Deck” see this article: The Best Deck Stain DeckStainHelp.com is a help and review site with the goal of offering advice to homeowners with the laborious task of restoring their exterior wooden decks, docks, and wood homes. We have been using and reviewing wood and deck stains since we started working on restoring exterior wood in the early 1990s. We developed this site to help consumers research and ask questions on what would be the best deck stain, with the goal of longevity and, just as important, the ease of reapplication. Questions on Which of the 7 Best Deck Stains…

The Best Deck Stains for 2022 With more than 20 years of experience in the deck restoration business, we have tried nearly every brand of deck stain and deck sealant on the market. We have talked to thousands of wood and deck restoration contractors, homeowners, and project managers about their projects to find out which deck stain products work and which do not. We’ve also done our own hands-on testing of popular exterior wood and deck stains and compiled our ratings and reviews here to help you find the best deck stain for your 2022 home improvement projects. Questions About the Best Stain for Your Deck? Want personalized help? Just answer some deck restoration questions and then post your questions below…

Best Deck Stain and Sealer With over 250 Deck Related Help Articles and Reviews, DeckStainHelp.com is the most informative website dedicated to the art of exterior wood deck restoration. Our 25+ years in the business and many 10,000’s of decks restored have made us the experts on what deck stain brands actually work well in 2022! Here is a list of the top Wood and Deck Stains that takes into consideration the different types of stains available such as transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid stain, and solid stains. The Best Deck Stains and Sealers are Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Stain TWP 100 Series Restore-A-Deck Solid Stain TWP Pro-Series Semi-Solid Stain Armstrong Clark Semi-Solid Stain TWP 1500 Series Defy Extreme Semi-Transparent Stain Armstrong Clark Hardwood…

Every spring, we 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 we decided to create an updated and comprehensive guide to staining a new deck, including some of the best stain brands and types of deck stains to use on your new wood. But as always, if you still have questions, we’re here to help! Just post a comment below and we’d be glad to assist you.

Update on Deck Stains for 2022 Please read this article and post any questions you have in the comment area below. Our newly enhanced website now offers the ability to upload and post pictures of your exterior wood or deck. Deck stains have not changed much in the past few years. Many brands have gone away from oil-based stains to water-based, but you are still able to use oil-based stains in all US States and Canada. We currently restore about 300-400 decks annually, and our favorites are the penetrating semi-transparent and semi-solids. We have been getting great feedback here at www.deckstainhelp.com from all the consumers who have been looking for better stain alternatives for their deck restoration. Our most popular…

Staining a New Deck in 2022 DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to website for all things exterior wood surface restoration-related. We recommend you wait 3+ months to stain new wood surfaces to allow the wood to weather, creating an ideal porous surface that will hold the stain better. The waiting period does vary based on the stain brand and type of wood. Our top stains for new wood are the Armstrong Clark and the Restore-A-Deck Wood Stains. We encourage customer interaction on our site, so feel free to participate in our open discussion. How Long Should you Wait to Stain a New Deck? Over the past 10+ years, we have had numerous questions asked on the site, but none was…

There are lots of deck cleaning solutions on the market, but which deck wash will work well without damaging your wood? We’ve done extensive research to find the best deck cleaners and put together a comparison of the positives and negatives of each type of cleaning product. However, if you’re still not sure which deck cleaner is best for you, our experts are here for you: Just post a comment or question below and we’ll reply as soon as we can.

TWP 100 Pro Series Review for 2022 Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we take pride in the fact 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. TWP is one of our top go-to stains as deck restoration contractors and we have been using it for 20+ years. As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them. Important Note: There has been a recent label change for the TWP 100 Series.…

Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Review 2022 This is our 4th 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 the ability to prep and stain on the same day. We will continue to offer the Restore A Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain as one of our go-to decking stains for the 2022 restoration season. *We prefer the application to damp wood as it performs better and applies easier. Note: Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain can be applied to dry or damp…

2022 Armstrong Clark Wood Stain Reviews Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we take pride in the fact that we have 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 by 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 leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them. Newer is for Armstrong Clark is the Espresso Semi-Solid color, a rich deep brown tone that promises excellent UV resistance. Important Note: This is our 3rd Review of Armstrong Clark Stain. Armstrong Clark…

TWP Semi-Solid Stain Review 2022 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. Important Note: This review is based on our testing of the TWP Semi-Solid in the Summer of 2022 and is also partially based on the TWP 100 Series as that is the “base” for the TWP Semi-Solid Colors. We will update this review and the performance of the TWP Semi-Solid throughout the next 1-3 years. Available in 30 Custom Colors, the TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series will keep your wood beautiful, fresh, and looking new longer! The ease of application and maintenance will allow you to…