Exterior Wood And Deck Help, Reviews, Advice, & Tips

For years now, TWP has been the brand of choice when it comes to professionals. TWP® stands for “Total Wood Protectant” and has been distributed for over 25 years. Offering Superior Protection from UV discoloration, rotting, and water, TWP® Wood Care, and Deck Stains can be used on virtually any exterior wood surface. Brand new is the TWP Semi-Solid Pro-Series Stain! Available in 30 Custom Colors, the TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series 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 to come. 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…

Tips on Restoring Your Deck in One Day In recent years there have been a few new deck and wood stains coming to the market that allow the ability to prep and stain your deck all on the same day. As contractors in the deck restoration business, this allows us to save money and more importantly time by completing everything on the same day. No need to wait days or even weeks for the wood to dry or the rainy weather to cooperate. This frees up a lot of time for the average homeowner as the task of redoing the deck or exterior wood does not take up multiple weekends. Here are the 3 basic restoration steps on prepping and…

Wood and Deck Stain Question & Answer Videos Use our search to find deck staining and prepping facts.   Deck Stain Facts Videos Short videos answering the most popular deck stain Questions and Answers to the most common deck staining and prepping inquiries that we receive, making it easier for the consumers to search and find what they are looking for. We will be constantly adding new Q&A videos as needed when new deck restoration questions arise. No tags for this post.

Which Deck Stain Lasts the Longest? No deck stain can last forever. The best you will get on a horizontal deck surface is 2-3 years and 4-7 years on vertical surfaces like wood railings and wood-sided homes.  Since nothing lasts forever, what you really should be asking is “Which Deck Stain is Easiest to Maintain” while giving the longest life possible? Penetrating Deck Stains Are Best Our favorite deck stains have always been penetrating semi-transparent and semi-solid stains. These stain types allow the wood grain to show, and if they truly soak into the wood grain, reapplying is easier down the road by cleaning and recoating as needed. No need to strip or sand and even if you do have…

Search Deck Staining Facts Use our search to find deck staining and prepping facts.   The Top Deck Staining Questions & Answers In 1993 we started restoring exterior wood and decks and that led us to start DeckStainHelp.com which has become the internet’s largest resource for all things deck restoration related. Our deck restoration business restored over 10,000 decks and during that time, we have tried nearly every brand of deck stain and deck sealant on the market. DeckStainHelp.com was started 10 years ago as a way to help consumers find and use better prep and stain products and give customized help towards each individual deck or wood restoration project out there.  There have been currently over 74,000 Deck Stain…

What is the easiest way to apply a deck stain to a deck and which tools to use? This varies on the deck stain type you are using and the brand as well. We will list your best and easiest tool options for applying to each stain type. How to Apply a Clear Sealer Easily -Clear deck sealers are very easy to apply. Any of these deck staining tools will work: Pump up Sprayer Best way to spray a clear sealer fast. Deck Stain Pads Best option for vertical rails and siding. Floor Soft Bristle Brush Easiest option for floors and horizontals. Brushes Can be messy if the sealer is thin in consistency. Rollers Clear sealers can splatter when applied.…

Before staining a deck you need to figure out the deck’s total square footage. Once this calculation is considered, you can figure out how many gallons of deck stain you need by reading the coverage rate of the stain you are buying. On average most deck stains cover 150-300 sq. ft. per gallon (per coat) depending on the age, condition, and porosity of the wood. Calculate Deck Stain Needed This deck stain calculator will help you determine the proper amount of stain and prepping supplies needed to refinish your deck using most deck stain brands and types. This calculator is intended to provide you with an approximate estimate and varies by brand and type of stains. Best to always follow…

Can you Paint Over a Deck Stain? No, you should never use paint on a deck as it will lead to peeling and will be a huge burden to fix. If you want a solid opaque appearance, then use a Solid Color Deck Stain on your deck. Solid color deck stains are designed to penetrate and adhere better to a horizontal deck surface but will at the same time, give a full opaque appearance to the wood. Prepping for a Solid Color Deck Stain When applying a solid color deck stain over a previously coated deck, the key is to remove any dirt, mildew, and old peeling stain. The best way to do this is to use a deck stain…

Deck Staining Tips 2022 We have been restoring decks in the midwest for over 25+ years now and have used numerous different methods, applicators, sprayers, staining pads, and brushes when it comes to applying a deck stain. We average around 500 deck restorations in a year and when dealing with a shortened season and constant weather-related issues, we have to be as efficient as possible when applying a deck stain so we can get as many done in a day as possible. On average it will take a 2 man crew 1-2 hours to stain a 500 sq foot deck when using the proper tools and techniques. Following these tips, any residential homeowner will be able to stain a deck…

Tips for staining a deck yourself Deck staining is a very important process that improves the appearance of your deck and helps to protect it from the elements. A good quality stain can help your deck last for a much longer period of time than if left untreated. There are many different reasons you would want to stain or re-stain your deck, but it might be too expensive for you to hire a professional company, or you may just enjoy taking on DIY projects. Whatever the reason, if you are looking for tips on how to stain a deck on your own, this article aims to provide you with tips on how to complete a stained deck yourself  – to…

Exterior Wood and Deck Staining Help and How-To Videos DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to site for all things exterior wood and deck restoration-related. New for 2022 are our exterior wood and deck restoration how-to videos. We will add more How-To Videos throughout the year. Please subscribe to our video channel for new videos as they come out. If you have a request for a deck restoration how-to video, please ask in the comment area below and we will consider getting this on our to-do list. Tags: Deck Cleaning Videos, Deck Staining Videos, Deck Restoration Videos, Deck Stain Videos

Can Clear Sealers Prevent Graying? No, a clear sealer without any pigment will not prevent UV oxidation and will gray in a matter of months If you want to prevent graying of your wood it is best to use a Semi-Transparent Deck Stain on your deck. Semi-transparent deck stains are designed to penetrate into your wood grain while enhancing the natural grain based on the color you choose. Note: Stains that are “Natural” in color typically have a tint (not clear) and will enhance the grain like a wet look. Natural tinted stains will provide UV Protection. Best for Preventing UV Graying on a Deck With all of these different types of products, we prefer penetrating semi-transparent products as they…

Will a Deck Stain Freeze in Winter? Yes. Does not matter if water or oil-based. If you leave your deck stain in a garage or shed where temps can fall below freezing, there is a very good chance your stain will be ruined. Signs that your deck stain has gone bad are excessive thickening, jelling/clumping of the deck stain, or skinning on the top portion. When storing your stain, make sure to 100% close the lid or top so there is not any evaporation. Store the excess stain in a temperature-controlled room but away from any heat such as furnaces or water heaters. No tags for this post.

Will My Deck Stain Peel Yes, it is very possible that a deck stain can peel. Any deck stain that films or forms a coating on top of the wood can be prone to wearing and peeling. These stain types include solid color deck stains and acrylic-based filming deck stains that are semi-solid and semi-transparent.To avoid the chance of this happening, you want to use a penetrating deck stain. These stains come in transparent, semi-transparent, and semi-solid colors. They also can be oil or water-based. The key is to find the brands that make the deck stains that fully soak into the wood grain. No tags for this post.

Update 2022 Best Deck Stain Strippers There are lots of deck stain strippers on the market today, but which deck stripper will work well without damaging your wood? With over 30+ years of restoring decks as contractors, we have done extensive research to find the best deck strippers and put together a comparison of the positives and negatives of each brand and type of stripper. However, if you’re still not sure which deck stripper is best for you, our experts are here for you: Just post a comment or question below and we’ll reply as soon as we can. Tags: Deck Stain Stripping, deck stain failure, wood stain strippers, Deck Restoration, Deck Restoration Help, deck stain remover, How To Strip…

Can you stain and seal a deck stain at the same time? Yes, the deck stain you apply to your deck is also a sealant. The deck stain contains a sealant that protects the wood from weather, moisture, and UV rays. Take note that clear deck stains do not protect against UV damage, and do not last as long as better quality tinted semi-transparent deck stains with added sealants against this damage. Note: Never apply a sealer like Thompsons over a deck stain, it will peel if you do. More information on what deck stain does for your deck Are Deck Stains Sealers? More Pigment in Deck Stain Means Better UV Protection Thomason’s Waterseal Waterproofer Plus Clear Wood Protector Review…

Deck Stripper vs a Deck Cleaner We appreciate your input here at Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2022. See below for an article about When to use a Deck Stripper vs a Deck Cleaner. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. Why use a Deck Stripper vs a Deck Cleaner One of the biggest rookie mistakes that we often see, is someone applying a stain to a deck that has not been properly prepped. When you’ve stained a deck a few times before, you come to learn that dirt, mildew, mold or graying should not be present when you apply the stain…

Why Sanding a Deck Can be an Issue We appreciate your input here at Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2022. See below for an article about Why Sanding a Deck Can be an Issue. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. Sanding your deck can reduce stain penetration One of the most frustrating problems that can crop up when you decide to stain or restain your deck is that the stain doesn’t absorb into the wood correctly. There are a number of different reasons this can happen but one of the more common issues is that the boards were not correctly sanded…