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Semi-Solid Deck Stain Picture Album
We have been using deck stains now for 25+ years and reviewing them on DeckStainHelp.com since 2012. In the past 5+ years, we have used more and more of the semi-solid stains and colors. The major reason is that the higher the solid content, the better the UV protection from fading.
Key takeaways
- Semi-solid deck stains allow the wood grain to show slightly while still providing strong color coverage.
- Higher solid content in a stain means better UV protection, reducing fading over time.
- Semi-solid stains that truly soak into the wood make reapplication easier in future maintenance cycles.
- DeckStainHelp.com has been reviewing deck stains since 2012, with increasing focus on semi-solid formulas.
- Use of semi-solid stains has grown significantly over the past five years based on hands-on testing experience.
Semi-Solid wood and deck stains allow the wood grain to show slightly and if they truly soak into the wood grain, reapplying is much easier down the road.
For more info, see our article: The Best Semi-Solid Color Deck Stains
Can someone help me determine what type of stain was used on this old deck, so I can determine the best way to refinish it? I believe the wood is redwood. I’m hoping to strip it, but if that won’t work, I would love any feedback or tips. Thanks in advance!
It looks opaque. See here for how to remove it:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/how-to-remove-a-solid-color-deck-stain-or-paint/
Is there a link for a photo album showing the different semi-solid colors?
My deck has always been stained with TWP100 (dark oak) and I was thinking to go with TWP semi-solid this time, to have a more uniform aspect.
Deck was cleaned (oxiclean + power wash and rinced) but I didn’t use stripper since I’m planing to use TWP stain again
Maybe not as dark as dark oak, but not a reddish color though…..What about stonehenge or seafoam?