This post was updated on April 27, 2026 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 Deck Stain Review Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain is a water-based penetrating stain designed to provide good color retention while still allowing the wood to breathe. It is a newer generation stain compared to traditional oils and is designed to be more environmentally friendly while still delivering solid performance. From my experience … Continue reading Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain Review 4.6/5 (53)