This post was updated on April 4, 2025
Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking coatings. My Best Deck Stain Canada 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.
The Best Deck Stain for Canada in 2026
DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to resource for wood deck restoration-related. Since this article was first released, Restore-A-Deck Wood Stains was introduced. It is a high-quality, durable, semi-transparent stain ideal for Canadian climates. Our go-to stains for Canada’s climate are:
My Top-Rated Deck Stains Canada
- Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain
- TWP Semi-Solid LOW-VOC Stains
- TWP 200 Series
- Armstrong Clark Stains
- Defy Extreme Stain
Feel free to leave me a comment below with questions you may have.
What is the Best Deck Stain for Canada’s harsh climate?
These days, choosing a deck stain considers more factors, such as the environment. Many deck stain companies are forced to comply with these tighter regulations or leave business. Areas like Canada have stricter guidelines for shipping deck stains than other areas.
Canada also has harsh weather that can wreak havoc on a deck stain. Long, hard winters and large amounts of snowfall can deteriorate an unprotected deck quickly. So, finding a VOC-compliant deck stain that will hold up to Canadian winters can be tricky. To answer the common question, “What is the best deck stain for Canada?” we will look at several brands.
Canada Requires 250 VOC Deck Stains
Canada restricts decking stains and coatings and changed its limits back in 2012. The lower VOC changes mainly affect oil-based coatings. By lowering the amount of “solvents” that can evaporate into the ozone, you need to increase the amount of “solids.” This can cause issues with oil-based stains, which may have drying and curing problems. A few good oil-based stains are still allowed but are not as readily available at your local stores. You may need to go online to find them and have them shipped. Examples would be the TWP 200 Series and Armstrong Clark Wood Stains. If you choose water-based for Canada, ensure they are a true semi-transparent stain and fully penetrating. Many companies like Behr and Valspar will lie about the opacity of their semi-transparent stains, resulting in their coatings looking opaque.
Avoid Deck Stains in Canada at Big Box Stores
Avoid deck stain brands like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar, which can be readily available at your local Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards. These brands are not high quality, film on top of the wood instead of penetrating, and are prone to peeling in Canada’s harsh climate.
Olympic and Behr Deck Stain Failures
My Top Picks for Canada Deck Stain
1. Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain
Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain can be applied to dry or damp wood. Applying to damp wood allows you to prep and stain on the same day, saving you a tremendous amount of time. In 2018, our first full year of using the Restore-A-Deck stain, we had zero issues with performance and saved a tremendous amount of time with the ability to prep and stain on the same day. The Restore-A-Deck stain comes in both Semi-Transparent and Solid Colors.
2. TWP Semi-Solid Low-VOC Stain
Available in 30 Custom Colors, the TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series Low-VOC will keep your wood beautiful, fresh, and looking new longer! The ease of application and maintenance will allow you to enjoy your investment for years.
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, and splitting and prevents freeze damage in colder climates. Use TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series to Restore and Protect YOUR GREAT OUTDOORS!
3. Armstrong Clark Wood Stain
Another great choice for the best deck stain in Canada is Armstrong Clark Deck Stains. If you prefer an oil-based formula rather than a water-based one, this stain is ideal. Its low-odor oil formula is compliant with all environmental standards in Canada.
This unique formula revitalizes the wood by replacing its missing natural oils. The non-drying oils condition the wood, while the drying oils form a protective barrier on the surface. It will withstand harsh winters and ensure maximum protection in a low VOC formula perfect for Canada.
4. TWP 200 Series Stain
Another semi-transparent oil-based option for Canada is the TWP 200 Series. Containing paraffin oil, the TWP 200 series penetrates wood extremely well. Paraffin oil is a “non-drying” oil that enhances the wood cell’s structural stability, greatly improving the wood’s life and appearance.
5. Defy Extreme Wood Stain
Defy Extreme is a water-based VOC-compliant formula that is still durable enough for Canadian weather. Defy Extreme will outperform all other water-based stains on the market. This unique deck stain combines Nanoparticles and synthetic resins to produce a one-of-a-kind formula that provides optimal UV protection like no other tinted transparent wood stain.
Defy is a penetrating stain that dives deep into the wood pores so moisture cannot get in. This is an excellent choice compared to film-forming stains that stay on the surface and would not hold up well to harsh weather conditions. Defy’s high-performing, low-VOC formula makes it a good candidate for the best deck stain for Canada.
Need Help Choosing A Canadian Deck Stain? Ask Below!
Whats your thoughts on Premier Extra Semi-Transparent Exterior Stainfrom Canadian Tire?
I am thinking of getting that to do my deck after looking at home depot they only selling Behr and Olympic and also being time crunch almost the cooler weather (5-21*C) is coming in Saskatoon Canada. Just got a new place built in 2018 and is overdue for a stain and sealer. For best result is sanding then wood cleaner needed for this pressure treated wood 3yrs old? pictures of the wood below I’ve hosed it down so far.
Never used it so not sure if any good or not.
Put it on during Sept/Oct a little dicey into Autumn but it was in the 10-23*C range which was nice. The prepping of the wood definitely made the paint and wood filler bond to the wood and get the dirt out as well. Will see how it lasts and I’ll comment back to let you know with photos.
I used Thompsons Wood cleaner first soaking the wood with water then with a spray bottle sprayed the wood cleaner along to scrub the surface and agitate it with a nylon bristle brush from Dollarama (with a threaded pole). With canadian tire premier line they also have 2x paint brushes (2×4 and 2×6) that you can thread onto the threaded pole which made painting the deck too easy. It’s definitely thick paint, applied two coats on top and one underneath.
Looking back kinda want to spray paint in with a Wagner spray gun to get into the corners of the 2×2 better and ultimately save time. And also wait for better deals on paint, but for now I’m happy with the result.
First thanks for the awesome site and appreciate the responses.
What’s your top semi-transparent pick for new pressure treated deck? Thanks.
See this for new wood: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/how-long-should-you-wait-to-stain-a-new-deck/
Hello, I live near Penetanguishene, Ontario. I have a huge old deck that needs to be restrained. I think an oil based stain was originally used, red wood colour. It was probably last stained in the early 90’s or earlier. Do I need to strip off all of the old stain or can I just pressure wash and re stain over. A lot of it is quite worn. I don’t know if a semi transparent stain would be alright, I don’t want any peeling. I sanded another deck at a house in Barrie Ontario and used a Cabot solid, and it peeled the next year.
Strip and pressure wash for prep. Brighten after. Use a penetrating stain like TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark Stains for Canada.
Thank you for your help! What’s the best product to strip and clean with? I also have some algae on the deck as well.
Restore A Deck Products: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/restore-a-deck-injectable-deck-stain-stripper-review/
Where can I buy the defy stain in Montreal Canada
You would have to ask them or buy online.
Do you have recommendations for stain that is actually sold in Canada? The stains you recommend are in the states and the shipping costs are really, really high.
No decent stains from what we can tell are actually sold in stores in Canada. This all changed when Canada changed their VOC laws. Only complaint ones that are decent are sold in the states.
I have a large 8 year old pressure treated deck in Saskatchewan. Temperatures are from one extreme to the other here. I believe it was covered with a solid stain which is quickly peeling off 5 years after application. I’d like to match the green colour of the old stain. How best to proceed? Will pressure wash be enough or will sanding be required as well? And your best product recommendation?
Use a deck stripper and pressure washer to remove as much as you can of the old stain. Brightener after. Cover the rest that did not strip with a new solid stain. Look at one of these brands: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/what-are-the-best-solid-color-deck-stains/
Hi,
We have a cedar cottage that was last stain with an oil base stain. Could you provide a couple of recommendations for best results. Its cedar strip / plank not cedar log.
Thanks
The Restore A Deck Wood stain or TWP 200 Series. Make sure to prep well by removing the current stain.
We live in Calgary, Alberta. We have a south facing 400 sq ft deck about 40 years old, and the wood is still in decent condition. We’ve had different people recommend various stains, such as Behr, Benjamin Moore etc. I see you often recommend TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark. What do you think of these other options or any others?
Thanks
Behr and Benjamin Moore are both very poor brands. Read the customer comments after our reviews for each:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/behr-deck-stain-review/
and
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/tag/benjamin-moore-arborcoat/
Hi. We live in New Brunswick in a log home. We have a large wrap around deck that desperately needs to be re-stained this summer. The last stain we used was 4 years ago and was SRD made by Sikkins…it was a translucent, one coat stain. We did not like it and it sure didn’t last at all. Now we are trying to clean all the black spots off the railing with Olympic deck cleaner…a slow process for sure. The deck is cedar, so we can’t pressure wash. Should we sand it all down after cleaning it? I would like either a solid or semi-transparent stain on the railing and a semi on the decking. What do you recommend for stain? One section of the deck faces south, one west and one side north. Thanks!
Strip and or sand to remove the Sikkens. Brightener last. TWP 200 Series for the floors and the Restore A Deck Solid stain for the rails.
We have a very large deck in southwestern Ontario and have struggled with stain not performing. Too much work to have to sand and stain every 2 years, and really needed yearly. What would you recommend. Definitely semi transparent – would be open to oil or water base. Just need something that actually works!!! Thank you.
TWP 200 Series.
Thank you – we were wanting to stay more natural hoping it would not be so obvious when it starts to wear – but it says the natural TWP200 allows natural greying and we really don’t want that – don’t want an orange tone – we have a darker brown stain on vertical surfaces, with brown-black highlights in it – any suggestions on colour that will give 2 toned look but be more natural? Thanks again.
You must have a tint for UV protection and the TWP 200 Series will do this in all the tinted colors. Try the Cedar Gold color.
I just spoke with the manufacturer of TWP200 series, Gemini, and they said it is not for deck horizontal surfaces and it takes 12 weeks to fully cure – I’m puzzled after receiving your recommendation for using it on a deck – can you speak to this discrepancy in product use before I purchase – thank you
We use it on decks all the time without issues, it just takes time to dry and cure. 3-7 days.
Ok – thanks – just to clarify for me, does that mean you have to stay off the deck for 3-7 days? Thanks again for your help.
Correct.
Hi, just wondering what I should use as stripper? The ones sold at the mainstream stores don’t seem to have good reviews.
Post some pictures of what you are trying to remove.
Here you go. As you can see, the stain has peeled off/is peeling off in some areas. In some place it is not as bad.
You have a film forming acrylic stain that has been applied in multiple layers. This means it is very hard to strip fully, almost like trying to strip a solid stain. No stripper will remove it easily or completely so you will have sand to get it all off after stripping. Brightener would be last.
Ok thank you for the tips!
Hi. we are adding a 8×8 BC Fir post beam entrance way to our home in northern Ontario. The wood is freshly planed new wood. I was going to stain the wood before It goes up. What do you recommend and should I put on 2 coats or is one enough? Thank you
New wood should not be stained right away. See this for tips: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck/
My deck is in pretty good shape overall, but their is patches of paint in certain areas. Before I can stain it with a semi transparent deck stain, Do I need to use a heavy duty floor Sander to remove the paint or should I just pressure wash it off or deck cleaner with a stiff brush? Please help!
Also any suggestions of stripping the paint from the railings as well (power wash or maybe orbital sander?)
Only way to remove is to sand it off. Strippers will not remove it.
Please give your honest opinion. I live in Mississauga, Ontario. The first image is of my deck, picture on the right is the look im going for (grey) . Can you suggest a stain type (semi solid or solid) and a reliable brand for my type of deck. If prepped correctly, is their any brand that would give me this look?
You just need a two-toned deck in two solid stains. Try the Restore A Deck Solid Stains:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/restore-a-deck-solid-color-stain-review/
I live in Niagara Falls and had a new fence put up almost 3 years ago. It was built using the new brown coloured wood. At its present age the brown colour has disappeared and the fence is gray it looks terrible and I’m so disappointed. The green wood held up much better. What stain would you recommend?
Thank you for your time.
TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark. Maybe have it shipped to the US side of the border to save on costs if you are allowed to cross?
My location is Thornhill, Ontario Canada.I last had my deck sanded and stained in July 2018. The product was Sherwin Williams Superdeck semi solid stain which is peeling off everywhere. The deck is treated wood and is about 20 years old. I need to have the deck stripped and stained. What product would you suggest?
How long should the deck stain last?
Post some pictures for prep help.
For a new deck two years old what is the best stain brand in montreal
Tyr TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark stains.
I was wondering I have 4 gallons of semi transparent Behr but I don’t like the color is too light . Do you recomen it if I ask the Home Depot to make darker to use it or I stick with the Armstrong?
Behr is garbage, do not use it: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/behr-deck-stain-review/
What would be the best tintable semi-transparent deck stain for Newfoundland, Canada
TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark.
Thank you!
My location is SW of London Ontario Canada on Lake Erie. I have two projects:
1) Pressure treated brown pine, deck and outdoor shower in 2018. I liked the brown colour when first installed. Lumber supplier recommended Techniseal … I went with ‘natural’ as I didn’t want to change the original colour. Applied 2019. By 2020, it was already faded and protectant not working …water absorbing into wood. Wood quite dry … checking. Deck is in the shade most of the day. Some mildew in shower area floor.
2) Pergola installed on other side of house in summer 2020. Pressure treated brown pine. Again like the original brownish colour so hoping for something similar. Nothing applied yet (except for end cuts). Gets afternoon sun.
Hoping same product will work for both. Will the number of coats be different for deck vs pergola?
Thanks …
You can use the same for all. Look at TWP 200 Series. Maybe Butternut color if you want more of a brown tint. Make sure to prep all first.
Other option could be Restore A Deck Stain in Dark Walnut.
TWP Butternut and RAD Dark Walnut are both darker than I was looking for. Are the TWP semi-solid stains able to ship to Canada? I’m looking for something closer to the TWP Pecan but it’s only in the 100 series.
No, not allowed in Canada.
Where can you buy the Restore A Deck or Defy Extreme in Canada (Ontario)?
Check with them directly at http://www.restore-a-deck.com
Already had. So your answer is ‘no’.
Hi. Looking to stain my deck that has treated decking and ceder railings. Can I use the same stain for both?
Yes, you can. Make sure to prep correctly first.
What would you recommend? I’m in Edmonton – cold dry winter.
Restore A Deck Wood Stains or Armstrong Clark.
We are refinishing a two year old deck and putting in a new fence in Calgary. We want something that will last several years – looking at a solid stain. Which one do you recommend?
For a solid stain, look at Flood or Restore A Deck Solids.
Thank you! We are going to pressure wash, but is there a product we should use for cleaning? Is sanding necessary? Paint is peeling…
Post some pictures here in comment area.
Best stain to cover pressure treated deck that had Thompsons put on 3 years ago
For what location?
Hi, I live in Quebec and I’m looking to save a 30yrs old deck (around 965sq ft of surface to stain). I just rebuilt entirely most of the railings and changed some floor planks. I plan to weather the new treated wood, but I’m currently looking to buy a great solid stain to blend it all together once it is ready.
I’m looking for a brown , I don’t want a stain too dark but because seating area is full sun I’m afraid that a light color (like RAD cypress) will become cream or yellow soon.
I already cleaned a bit with a pressure washer but I still have to strip, sand and brighten everything.
Which brand and colour would you recommend me ? I’m a bit lost between these 3.
Ordering sample to Canada is really expensive and I can’t find pictures from customers except from RAD espresso and Cypress, i need your help! 🙂
RAD Solid stain (Dark Brown), TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark ?
Thanks!
TWP 200 and AC are not solid stains. Use the RAD Solid Stains.
Thanks for your reply.
For application, roller or brush? Or both are OK depending of the surface?
Would it be ok if I use solid stain on floor and semi transparent for railing as it is new wood (like RAD cedar)?
I know the opposite is recommended for dual tone, but in my situation floor needs to be solid I think.
Thanks
For a solid stain you use rollers and brushes to apply. You can do a two-toned look.
Our cedar siding has a semitransparent stain on it. It is only 3 years old. We notice a fungus on it that doesn’t not come off with TSP. We are suspecting that we will need to cover our siding with a semi-solid to hide the fungal growth but are sad to cover the beautiful wood. What prep and product would you recommend to cover over what is already applied to the wood. Thanks in advance.
Post some pictures here in the comment area.
We are located at the oceanfront in BC
You do not need to hide it. Just strip and brighten for prep and then use a stain that does not promote mildew growth. Like the Restore A Deck Stains.
So which product would you use to strip? I’m having a terrible time finding a painter and most shy away from the intensive prep work. So the trip will remove previous coats of stain? Tricky part is that it is next to paint I don’t want affected. Approximately 1/3 of the house is wood.
Look at the RAD Stain Stripper with both additives:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper-booster-thickening-gel-review/
Can you buy these stains in Canada or only out of the states
You would have to ask the manufacturers for help with this.
New wood? You cannot stain it yet. After the wait and prep, try TWP 200 Series or Restore A Deck Stains.
See this about new wood: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/how-long-should-you-wait-to-stain-a-new-deck/
We are planning to completely strip and restrain our cedar deck. We are in Calgary, Canada, the deck is several feet off the ground and over ten years old. It is south-west facing and gets full sun. We would like to use a semi-transparent stain. What would you recommend? Thanks!
For Canada, use TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark stains.
I just finished stripping my cedar gazebo inside and out, and the railings and steps for my deck. I had intended on using Behr but after reading the reviews, looks like not a good idea. Problem is the top 4 stains you recommend for Canad can only be bought in the US. I’m thinking of just driving down there to pick up one of the four stains you recommend but borders are closed. I’d have to pay over $200 in shipping charges which is nuts. Question is how long can I leave my wood stripped before I stain. Can it wait another month or two when/if borders open up or do I need to stain now that wood is exposed.?
Thanks
Stain within two weeks of pre or redo the prep if longer. Clean and brighten.
Hi, I live in Alaska and I am looking for the best deck stain that will ship to me or I can buy local. I am going crazy trying to find a good stain. Tried both Behr and Cabot both about the same performance peeling and chipping everywhere . The Cabot was better but then turned into a nightmare when they changed something in their formula. August 2019 I hand sanded every part of our deck and cleaned it. Then stained it with Cabot Solid since the deck is old and had been done with Cabot the time before and it didn’t last 2 months!! Can you make a recommendation?
Sorry but we are not sure what is sold locally there and what brands will ship to you. Behr and Cabot are garbage.
I have a south facing cedar deck that is raised about 6 inches from the ground, It gets full sunlight as there are no trees.I live in Muskoka, Canada. I had used Arborcoat Solid stain but every year I have to repaint a major part of the deck because the paint has peeled off. I will be sanding the entire deck and removing all the paint. I would like to use a transparent deck stain that will not peel off and it is east to apply and reapply every couple of years. I don’t care if it fades. What do you recommend?
TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark Stains.
I have a south facing deck in Ontario, Canada that we are currently trying to prep to stain. Is it better to you an oil based stain to make it last longer or does it make that much difference?
It depneds more on the brand quality than if oil or water-based.
What currently available products would be compatible with the now discontinued Natural Deck Oil from Biowash (waterborne)?
Restore a Deck Stain: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/restore-a-deck-wood-stain-review/
I used Cabot semi trans cedar tone two years ago on a newly cedar sided cottage and it’s already fading. What would you recommend to recover? (There’s no pealing or blistering, just fading)
You will need to remove the Cabot. A deck stripper and pressure washing to remove. Wood brighener after to neutralize. Stain with TWP 200 Series.
Used BeautiTone Woodshield acrylic deck and siding stain on a new deck last year in Wiarton, ON. My spouse is a stickler for detail, and followed the instructions to the letter. We had waited two months for the deck to dry out before staining. Now that winter is over all we see is stain peeling off the boards. What do you suggest for removing and redoing the stain?
Send picturss of the deck for prep help.
here you go
It is too thick to strip off. You will have to power sand this to remove fully. Clean and brighten after.
Once removed, try a true penetrating stain like TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark.
Okay, spent way too much time sanding off the stain that didn’t peel off over the winter. Now looking for a stain or sealer that looks just like it rained – see photo. Is the TWP series the best product for that look, and is it available (yet/still) in Canada?
Try TWP 200 Series in Cedar Gold
I live in B.C. Canada and a few years ago I built a new cedar deck. I purchased TWP deck stain from the states as it was not being sold in Canada at that time. I have stained it twice and it is ready to be stained again. My left over stain has had it so need to buy new and don’t know where to find a dealer and I have a few questions. thank you I am ready to order and get at it. Spring is coming. I live in Hazelton B.C.
See here for the TWP 200 Series: https://www.twpstain.com/wood-and-deck-stains/twp-wood-stains/twp-200-series
Hi. Which deck stain is best for new cedar deck in April 2020 that we left to weather til now and are planning to stain soon. South facing deck in Ottawa. Full sun.
Try the Armstrong Clark or TWP 200 Series. Make sure to clean and brighten the deck.
Thank u. Do U also recommend SansinDec?
No, seems to have issues.
I have an older pressure treated deck, the stain is pretty much gone. Live in Edmonton AB and have found every stain i use on the deck lasts maybe a year. Our backyard faces south so we get the cold winters and then our deck will hit 40C in the summer. The decking is looking weathered at this point…some minor areas where the stain is still there but the vast majority of it is gone. I do not want a stain that is only going to last a year…i would like aome longevity from it and gather a solid stain is not the way to go, but am open to recommendations. Any suggestions?
Use the TWP 200 Series. Make sure to strip and brighten for the prep.
I have a south facing pressure treated deck built in the fall of 2017. It is full sun all year long. I live in Canada . I treated it in spring of 2018 and 2020 with Thompson clear water seal treatment after using Thompson deck wash. My concern is the brown color seems to be disappearing. I’d like to stain it with a transparent stain. I’m willing to do a stain coat and then an additional protective coat. I dont want semi transparent or solid stain as that means extensive sanding in the future before staining. The vertical spindles don’t seem to be losing their color as much. Which would better in full sun Defy or Armstrong ? Do they need a protective coat on top of the stain?
Use Armstrong Clark. You never top coat a deck stain with an addtional coat.
Thank you.
When would a brightener be used?
You have to fully remove the Thompsons first by stripping and or sanding. Brightener goes on after it is removed.
There has never been a stain applied before. Just the pressure treated color it came with and Thompsons Waterseal Clear Waterproofer plus applied in 18 and 20. I’m assuming the stripper will remove any waterproofer.
Yes, it should remove it.
I am building a cabin and using fir plywood for the exterior. It will be insulated, it is in North Alberta. Would one of these be the best protection? E g. Restor a Deck or Armstrong.
Brent Dane
Either of those brands would work very well.
recommended temp to use
50-90 degrees F.
Deck could be 40 years old. I painted it once about 7 years ago with Sico? water base paint. Didnt last at all.
Wanted to paint.stain it before winter.
What and which brand n line should i use?
I dont have sander nor power spray nothing. Only hands.
I dont ve to sand?
Is oil base easier to apply?
It is 16.5 x 8.55 ft. How much do i buy?
Lives on scarb. On
Pls advise.
Thx
Live in Canada (across from Detroit). I have a 25 year old pressure treated deck. Stained over 13 years ago. This past June I power washed and sanded. Looks great. 1. Can I still stain this time of year? 2. I believe I only need to clean and brighten (no stripping) Can you confirm? 3.Which stain & colour do you recommend if I want a natural colour? 4. How many coats required?
1. Yes.
2. We would need to see pictures.
3. TWP 200 Series or Armstrong Clark.
4. Depends on current condition and stain brand.
Here are some pictures.
Clean and brighten for prep is okay. Try Armstrong Clark stains, two coats.
Here are some pictures
I have a new white eastern cedar gazebo to stain
I sanded it with 80 grit and would like to stain at least the parts exposed to the elements before winter (posts,beams and fascia) the rafter could wait for next summer!
What stain would be the best choice?
See here about new wood: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/staining-a-new-deck/
Messmers
Hi. My deck is 22 years old but was just painted 3 years ago with a Behr deck stain that didn’t last 2 years. It peeled and just sort of seemed to disappear! It’s pressure treated. I’m not sure if the paint was oil or water based.
My question: I want to paint, but assume I need to use the same type of paint—oil or water. The previous pain was solid color but it’s called a stain. Not sure what that means.
How do I go about painting. Prep? Type of paint? Is Sikkens a good choice?
I will not be able to get all the old stain off.
Thank you, Margie
Post some pictures for prep help.
interesting article and would be useful if I could find any of these in Winnipeg ! Where would I be able to buy any of these here?
1.Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain
2.TWP 200 Series
3.Armstrong Clark Stains
4.Defy Extreme Stain
Check online.
Hello again, after reading reviews and looking at the colour options in semitransparent Cedar for RAD, Amstrong and TWP 200 stains, Regarding your experience, what company from these three have a more rich, darker colour in Cedar tone? Its really hard to judge and compare the colours from the websites. Looks like RAD stain in Light Walnut not in Cedar is closer in appearance to TWP201 Cedartone and Cedar in Amstrong. We have a 6 year old weathered cedar deck.
Thank you in advance.
Mila
Darker as in browner or redder?
Is one of the two brands a darker brown or darker red than the other? We would prefer the darker of the two. But if I have to pick more reddish.
RAD Light Walnut is a reddish cedar color and we use it a lot. It will have more red than the AC or the Defy.
As an example we like the Defy semi transparent colour.
Looks like my first reply didn’t send. Which of the two brands is more red?
We live in Calgary, Alberta. Our 450 ft2 deck is cedar and 5-6 years ago a hail storm caused our Defy coating to come off very quickly. Our cedar is now grey, but we plan to power wash, strip and brighten before re-coating. Calgary has a very low humidity dry climate with very cold winters and not too hot summers. What would be your three choices for a semi-transparent stain?
Thank you,
John and Mila
TWP 200 Series, Armstrong Clark, or Restore-A-Deck stains.
I also live in Calgary and looking for a good semi-transparent stain for our cedar deck that has been sanded (I’ve never been happy with the Behr product used in the past). Just wondering, have you found any local suppliers for any of the brands recommended? Thanks!
No, we searched, but no luck to find a supplier. We are ordering online. Good luck!
Thank-you! At this point I’m considering letting it go unfinished, lol (sigh), as I am so tired of the yearly maintenance…
Where can you buy these in Canada?
Check online with their websites.
I need to re- stain a cottage that was stained 20 yrs ago. It was most likely a oil based stain.
It is a solid dark green. Vertical, Board and baton. The existing finish is solid, no flaking, just fading on sunny side of cottage.
What is the best choice for stain?
mark
Use one of these solid stains: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/what-are-the-best-solid-color-deck-stains/