Wood and Deck Staining Videos

What are the Different Types of Wood Deck Stains? In this video, we’re going to cover what actually is a “Deck Stain”. We will compare the many different types of deck stain options available and what are the positives and negatives of each. Deck stains are used to protect and preserve your exterior wood. They offer UV protection, water repellency, mold, and mildew resistance. And deck coatings come in many different types of opacity and bases. Deck staining can be a “chore” for residential homeowners and unfortunately walking into your local store may produce some of the worst options available. Not all deck stains are created equal and there is not a perfect stain type or brand that will outperform …

What are The Best Deck Cleaners Review Video Exterior wood and deck cleaners are designed to clean and prep your exterior wood prior to an application of a wood stain. These cleaners come in many different concentrates with different ingredients. In this video, we’re going to review the Best Exterior Wood and Deck Cleaners and cover what actually is a “Wood Deck Cleaner”. We’ll compare the different types of deck cleaning options available and the positives and negatives of each.

Rust-Oleum Rock Solid Coating Video Review This video will review our experience with using the Rust-Oleum Rock Solid (formerly Deck Restore) on a Wood Deck. Well, Rust-Oleum is back at it with a newer, relabeled version of their Rust-Oleum Deck Restore. The Deck Restore version has failed miserably in the last 6-8 years, and they settled a Class Action lawsuit in 2018. This recent version is marketed slightly differently. It is a Deck Resurface product that uses a primer first. From what we have seen and from consumer reviews, the Rust-Oleum Rock Solid is not any better than the Deck Restore and continues to peel and fail.

Behr DeckOver Coating Video In this video we will review our experience with using the Behr DeckOver on a wood deck and how it performed after 2 years of exposure to the elements. Overall Score Armstrong Clark Stain at 2-Year Period: 5 If you took away the UV protection of being a 100% solid coating product, this product’s ratings would be much less. There are many complaints on the internet about the Behr Deckover peeling, even on their own website. Use at your own risk as there is a good chance it will peel and create a huge mess for you to fix.

Why Have a Two-Toned Deck Video Review Two-toned decks are becoming more popular every year. With a solid color or opaque deck stain on the verticals and a semi-transparent stain on the horizontal, two-toned decks look great and can ease the maintenance down the road. In this video, we’ll go over why a two-toned deck works well and the best deck stain options to choose. Advantages to Choosing a Two-Toned Deck There are several visual and maintenance advantages of having a two-toned deck. Here are a few of the principal reasons consumers have been switching to the two-toned look. The ability to color match the railings and vertical wood to blend with the color of the house by using a …

What are The Best Deck Stain Strippers Review Video How to strip your old deck stain is a very popular question that we get here at Deck Stain Help. Those who are familiar with the deck staining process are aware that you must always properly prep your deck before staining for beautiful results. In this video, we discuss the best deck strippers on the market. Looking For a Better Stain Stripper? When dealing with a deck that has an old failing deck stain on it, a simple wood cleaning is not enough. In this case, a deck stain stripper must be used to emulsify and soften the old stain so it can be removed more easily. Wood stain strippers are …

Stripping A Deck Stain Video How to strip a deck stain using Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper with Thickening Gel and Booster Additives. This is Step 1 in the Restore-A-Deck Deck-In-A Day restoration process. DeckStainHelp.com is a help and review site with the goal of offering advice to homeowners with the difficult task of restoring their exterior wood. Over the past years, we have used many exterior wood stains, cleaners, stain strippers, and wood brighteners. Our Help, Reviews, and Ratings are from our experience as contractors.