This post was updated on January 30, 2023
Update 2023 for DeckStainHelp.com
DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to site for all things exterior wood and deck restoration-related. Over 76,000 Q&A comments and 6,500 Deck Forum help topics. We love customer interaction on our site, so feel free to take part in our open discussion.
New for 2023 is our Deck Stain Facts section with over 150 simple Q&A articles that answer all the questions that you have regarding deck staining. Easier navigation and a better user experience will allow you to find all the help that you need. We encourage you to upload and post pictures in our comment area for all our Deck Help Articles, so we can offer better advice for your restoration project. We have added about 150 new articles and reviews for 2023 and 80+ DeckStainHelp.com videos. Check out the promising Restore A Deck Wood Stain that completes the Restore A Deck prepping line and allows the ability to stain on the same day as the prep.
DeckStainHelp.com is a help and review site with the goal of offering advice to homeowners with the laborious task of restoring their exterior wooden decks, docks, and wood homes.
Deck Help Articles
This is foremost a help site from our experience as restoration contractors. The primary goal of DeckStainHelp.com is to offer guidance to homeowners and consumers with exterior wood restoration projects. There are many articles on how to properly prep your deck and how to properly stain your deck.
Browse our extensive articles and ask questions you may have regarding your project.
Reviews and Ratings
Over the past years, we have used many exterior wood deck stains, deck cleaners, deck stain strippers, and wood deck brighteners. Our Reviews and Ratings are from our experience as contractors. We offer no guarantee of similar results. Take into consideration that results may differ because of different wood types, exposure to UV radiation, and natural weathering. We allow consumers to post comments and rate their own experience with a product. We encourage all good and bad experiences to be posted. We discourage comments from manufacturers.
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As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites.
All the products he suggests through this site are sold through online sites and in retail stores, allowing the consumer to choose their own means of purchase. Scott’s eCommerce sites do sell many top brands he endorses and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered then feel free to purchase from one of them.