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Deck stains have not changed much in the past few years. Many brands have gone away from oil-based stains to water-based, but you are still able to use oil-based stains in all US States and Canada. We currently restore about 300-400 decks annually, and our favorites are the penetrating semi-transparent and semi-solids.

Key takeaways
  • Penetrating semi-transparent and semi-solid stains are the top choices among professionals who restore hundreds of decks each year.
  • Many brands have shifted from oil-based to water-based formulas, but oil-based stains remain legal in all US States and Canada.
  • Deck stain formulas have not changed significantly in recent years, meaning proven products still deliver reliable results.
  • Understanding the different types of deck stains helps homeowners choose the right opacity level for their specific deck.
  • Real-world deck stain color photos give homeowners a more accurate preview of finished results than manufacturer swatches alone.

You can read the full article here on the: Different Types of Deck Stains

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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 Owner
Scott Paul is the founder and owner of DeckStainHelp.com. He has worked in exterior wood and deck restoration since 1993, when he started Oakland Pressure Wash in Metro Detroit, and has restored more than 10,000 decks over three decades in the field. Everything reviewed here is tested the way a contractor tests it: applied to real wood, in real weather, and watched over multiple seasons. No manufacturer pays for a review, a rating, or a placement on this site. Read Scott's full bio and the list of sites he operates.

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