Deck Stain Reviews

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 2025, including oil-based stains, water-based stains, and semi-transparent and solid options. Scott’s Professional Guide to Buying Deck …

Hi, I’m Scott Paul, an exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My review of the TWP 100 Series Wood and Deck Stain is based on my extensive background as a wood restoration contractor and hands-on testing. I’m here to share my expert insights and provide you with the best tips to get the most out of your deck stain projects.See here for more info about me. TWP 100 Pro Series Review for 2025 At DeckStainHelp.com, I’m proud that we’ve become the Internet’s go-to resource for everything related to exterior wood and deck restoration. Consumers who have used the TWP 100 Series wood stain have shared how their decks have withstood …

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 2025 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’m Scott Paul, an exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My review of Armstrong Clark Wood Stain is based on my extensive background as a wood restoration contractor and hands-on testing. I’m here to share my honest insights to help you make the best choice for your decking needs.See here for more info about me. Armstrong Clark Wood Stain Reviews At DeckStainHelp.com, we take great pride in being the Internet’s go-to resource for all things related to exterior wood and deck restoration. Customers who have used Armstrong Clark wood deck stain consistently rave about the appearance and durability of their deck stain projects. If you’ve used Armstrong Clark on …

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 2025 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 2025: TWP Semi-Solids are Now Available in a LOW-VOC version for all US States and Canada! Important Note: This review …

Hi, I’m Scott Paul, an exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My review of the TWP 1500 Series comes from years of hands-on testing and my expertise in wood restoration. I’m here to help you find the best deck stain choices based on real-world performance and quality.See here for more info about me. TWP 1500 Series Review At DeckStainHelp.com, we’re proud to be the Internet’s leading resource for everything related to exterior wood and deck restoration. For years, customers who’ve used TWP wood and deck stain have been consistently impressed with both the appearance and longevity of their deck stain projects. Whether you’re a seasoned user of TWP or trying …

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. 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 investment! …

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 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 among my top picks for water-based stains. Offering exceptional UV resistance, it penetrates deeply into the wood grain—almost as well as an oil-based semi-transparent stain. Plus, its mold and mildew protection outperforms 90% of other semi-transparent stains, thanks to the nanoparticles of zinc oxide. Released in 2008, Defy Extreme quickly became the standout product in the Defy stain line. As a water-based formula, it penetrates the wood without forming a film, which is key to its durability. The stain features synthetic resins and …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My Thompson’s Waterseal Stain and Sealer 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. THOMPSONS WATERSEAL STAIN & SEALER REVIEW 2025 We would love to hear from you if you have used THOMPSONS WATERSEAL STAIN & SEALER. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Thompson’s WaterSeal has not been a consumer favorite with deck stains or sealers. The Transparent and Semi-Transparent versions are prone to premature peeling and wearing …

Hi, I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood decking. My Valspar 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. Valspar stain is sold at Lowe’s in various colors at a reasonable price. It’s an acrylic, water-based deck stain that’s thin paint. Valspar One-Coat Semi-Transparent Stain & Sealer promises to make quick work of your deck project, but our testing and customer reviews have found that the product fails to deliver on its promises. Even on Valspar’s website, the average …

Pittsburgh Paramount Exterior Stain Semi-Transparent Review The Pittsburgh Paramount Stain was introduced in Menards in the last couple of years. The product is actually the exact same thing as the Olympic ELITE Advanced Stain + Sealant in One (Lowes) and the PPG Timeless, just relabeled for Menards use. They have two versions of the stain at a different price point. The Paramount and the Ultra. Pittsburgh tried to discern the two by saying one will last longer but in reality, neither of these stains will last more than 1-2 years. This is their acrylic water-based version. Pittsburgh Paramount Deck Stain Manufacturer Description Reveal and protect the true beauty of your wood with Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Paramount advanced stain and sealant …