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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

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As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites.

In the spring of 1996, Scott opened his first Brick and Mortar storefront in Rochester Hills, MI. Scott relied on his experience and stocked the store with the best wood restoration products available. The store quickly became the go-to place for contractors and homeowners seeking the best products possible for their deck maintenance needs. In 2002, Scott opened his first eCommerce site selling the products he sold through his retail store. This allowed him to offer eCommerce solutions to both contractors and homeowners alike.

Over the years, Scott has used and sold enough decking and wood stain to cover over 100 million square feet. In the past 10 years alone he has helped over 30,000 contributors on his sites with their wood restoration questions and concerns. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject and loves to help homeowners. His goal has always been to help consumers achieve better results through better products and better service than provided by a local big box store.

Scott is only biased toward the products that perform the best based on his own personal experience using the products and in his 20+ years of helping others. Scott has been approached about selling numerous different deck restoration products through the years but selects only the products he has used and trusts to perform.

All the products he suggests through this site are sold through numerous online sites and in retail stores, allowing the consumer to choose their own means of purchase. Scott's eCommerce sites do sell many top brands he endorses and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered then feel free to purchase from one of them. You can also contact the manufacturer(s) directly for help in locating products.

eCommerce Deck Stain Sites Operated By Scott:

  • www.opwdecks.com
  • www.TWPStain.com
  • www.DeckStain.com
  • www.ArmstrongClarkStain.com
  • www.Restore-A-Deck.com


DeckStainHelp.com was conceived by Scott and is his way of giving back and helping promote the use of quality products for better results.

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    Behr Deck Stain Review

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

    Hi, I’m Scott Paul, a licensed exterior restoration contractor with over 30 years of experience and 10,000+ deck restorations. This review of Behr deck stain is based on my own hands-on field testing, not manufacturer claims. See my full credentials and testing stats here. We would love to hear from you if you have used the Behr Deck Stain on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Behr Deck Stain consumer reviews below have shown issues with the application, drying unevenly, and peeling. We encourage you to read all the comments below. Table of Contents Overview Quick Verdict Behr Wood Deck Stain Rating (1–10) Does Behr Semi-Transparent Show Wood Grain? Overall Score Product …

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    One Time Wood Stain Review

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

    One Time Wood Stain Review 2026 We would love to hear from you if you have used One Time Wood Stain on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. One Time Wood Stains consumer reviews below have shown issues with proper curing of the stain. We encourage you to read all the comment reviews. If you have any pictures of your experience with One Time Wood Stain, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. One Time® Wood Stain is a 100% solid stain that can be used on all types of unfinished exterior wood.  One Time® Wood Deck Stain is a proprietary acrylate resin blend that protects by penetrating …

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    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

    Update: Deck Stain Removal – Stain Strippers Do you have any questions on stripping your deck? Please ask below and post some pictures in our comment area. There are many types of Exterior Wood Deck Stains on the market. They range from slightly pigmented sealers to solid color stains. One thing is for certain, they all fail after years of neglect, rain, snow, and UV degradation. In many cases, it is possible to use a deck cleaner and re-coat over an old stain. This is not practical though if the old stain has failed by wearing unevenly, peeled or if switching brands of stains. In these cases, you will need to use a Deck Stain Stripper. Stain strippers contain a …

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    Who are we?

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

    Who is Deck Stain Help and why do you offer help, reviews, and tips for restoring exterior wood? We have been getting this question for some time now and we would like to explain ourselves for a better understanding as to what we do, who we are, and why we do it. Who answers the questions and writes the reviews?: All reviews and comment answers are from our experiences as wood restoration contractors. Why do we offer our reviews?: To help consumers research alternatives to normal big box store brands, give our experience and opinions on the top products (poor products as well) while helping consumers with restoration questions for their particular project. Where to find products?: We do not sell products …

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