Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

Can you use deck stain on concrete? No, you cannot use deck stain on concrete. Deck stain is engineered to penetrate into wood, not concrete. It can be tempting to use deck stain on concrete if some stain was accidentally applied and you planned on sealing the concrete. However, concrete stains designed specifically for penetration and sealing of concrete should be used. What can deck stain be used for? Deck stain can be used in places other than your deck. Deck stain can be used on railings and spindles, as well as fences. You can also apply deck stain to outdoor wood furniture. It is still important to get the best stain for the job based on the type of …

Armstrong Clark Stain Picture Album 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. For more info, see our article: Armstrong Clark Wood Stain Review

Restore-A-Deck Solid Stain Picture Album Restore-A-Deck Solid Color Wood Stain is an extremely durable synthetic-resin, opaque wood finish that helps protect against the damaging effects of water, fungi, and UV radiation on exterior wood surfaces. This V.O.C. compliant water-based product provides exceptional protection for nearly all exterior wood surfaces in a beautiful matte finish. Overall Score Restore-A-Deck Solid Color Stain at 1 Year Period: 8.88 – The Restore-A-Deck is a great Solid Color Stain. It is the only solid stain on the market that comes pre-mixed, making it much easier to choose a color. Restore-A-Deck Wood Stains have allowed the ability to Prep and Stain in the Same Day, giving it a huge advantage over other brands that perform just as well. …

TWP Semi-Solid Wood & Deck Stain Photo Album TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series provides a broad spectrum of weather protection, is water repellent, and aids in color retention. TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series resists water absorption that causes warping, cracking, splitting, and prevents freeze damage in colder climates. Use TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series to Restore and Protect YOUR GREAT OUTDOORS! You can read our review here: TWP Semi-Solid Pro Series Stain Review

Behr Premium Deck Stain Picture Album Behr Deck Stain Stains consumer reviews below have shown issues with the application, drying unevenly, and peeling. If you have any pictures of your experience with Behr Deck Stain, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. Behr Stain Opacity Issues Recently: Behr essentially lies about the opacity of its stains. Their “semi-transparent” colors do not show wood grain properly and look more like semi-solid or even fully opaque colors. This makes the wood look more like solid paint and makes removing of the stain, when it peels, extremely difficult. See the pics below that show these opacity issues. For more info, see our article: Behr Premium Deck Stain Review

Valspar Deck Stain Picture Album The Valspar Wood Deck Stain & Sealer was introduced in Lowes in the last couple of years. This is an acrylic water-based version. Basically, a thin paint. Our test results were poor and coincide with other reviews on Valspar’s own website. Their Consumer ratings of the Valspar Deck and Wood Stain is 2.9 out of 5. If you have used the Valspar Wood and Deck Stain or have any questions, please post in the comment area below. Overall Score Valspar Wood Deck Stain & Sealer at 2 Year Period: 5.625 – The Valspar Wood Deck Stain & Sealer did not score very well. We were not overly happy with the coverage rates and it applied blotchy. …

The Best Deck Stain Photo Album Since 2012 we have been reviewing, rating, and helping consumers find the Best Deck Stain here at DeckStainHelp.com. We have listed the top current Deck Stains that we have reviewed based on our experience and consumer ratings of each product. For a full review of the best deck stains, see here: The Best Deck Stains

IPE and Exotic Hardwood Stain Photo Album IPE, and other Brazilian hardwoods are stunning when stained with an IPE Exotic Hardwood Stain. The wood grain is naturally highlighted and the wood’s beauty is enhanced and the finished result is like no other decking wood. Water repellency and UV protection are a must to keep the exotic hardwood from graying and fading as well as warping or cracking on your exterior decking. You can read our full review here: IPE & Exotic Hardwood Stain Review

Olympic Rescue-It Deck Resurface Picture Album Since the article was first originally published, we have had numerous comments from consumers who have used the Olympic® RESCUE IT! Max Resurfacer® and have had a poor experience with peeling and failure. If you have used the Olympic® RESCUE IT! Max Resurfacer® please upload and post pictures of your exterior wood or deck with the Olympic Max Resurfacer® RESCUE IT!® on it. A short description of your experience would be helpful as well. This can be done in our comment area below. Overall Score Olympic Rescue It at 2 Year Period: 6 You can read our full review here: Olympic Rescue It (Max Resurfacer) Review

Gulf Synthetics Deck Revive Picture Album Deck Revive is a DIY acrylic based polymer deck coating that resurfaces old decks, docks, and other treated lumber — in ANY color you choose. Deck Revive repairs and protects wood structures from the constant expansion and contraction cycle that destroys wood. For more info, see our article: Gulf Synthetics Deck Coating Review

Clean after Sanding Deck? Yes, after sanding, it is suggested to lightly clean and brighten the wood. This will help open the wood grain so the stain can dive even deeper into the wood. Better penetration = better stain performance! Find the Best Deck Cleaners Here: The Best Deck Cleaners Sanding Deck Tips Sanding removes any raised wood fibers from power washing and opens the pores of the wood to assist in soaking in the stain or sealer. It is important to use the correct sanding grit on your deck. The recommended sanding grit is 60 to 80. This is because a higher grit could make the deck too smooth, and will close down the pores of the wood. Closed …

PPG Pittsburgh Olympic Stain Fails Olympic ELITE Advanced Stain + Sealant in One continues to receive average to above average reviews as years before. Leave us a comment if you’ve used Olympic Elite Wood Stain and let us know how your projects held up. The Olympic Elite Wood Stain is actually the exact same thing as the PPG Timeless Advanced Stain + Sealant, just relabeled. You can read the full review here: Olympic Elite Wood Stain Review