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What is the Best Deck Deck Prep 2023 See our Deck Stain Facts section with over 150 simple Q&A articles that answer all the questions that you have regarding deck staining, cleaning, and prep. This has become one of our most popular articles on DeckStainhelp.com. In this article, we help by guiding consumers in finding the best way to prep their deck for an application or reapplication of a deck stain or deck coating. Not all scenarios are the same, and this article with some input and pictures from you will help determine the proper way to prep. Clean, Strip, or Sand the Deck? This is the 2nd most popular question that deck owners have on this website with the…

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…

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 2023. 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 Use a Wood Deck Brightener? Deckstainhelp.com remains committed to being your number one reference for deck restoration professional tips and industry news for 2023. It is important that when done applying a wood brightener that your rinse the wood well with water to achieve maximum results. As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below. Exterior Wood Deck prep is key to the longevity and appearance of the deck stain brand that you choose. Prior to staining the surface needs a good cleaning and or stripping of previous coatings. A properly prepped surface will ensure proper adhesion and stain penetration into the wood grain. Cleaning or stripping a wood surface prior to staining will also enhance the…

Why Use a Deck Brightener 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 2023. See below for an article about Step 2 of the deck stain process, using a brightener, and why it is a key component to the deck stain project. Feel free to leave a comment below. Woodcare and maintenance are the keys to having a long-lasting deck. Every year or two a deck should be cleaned and stained to protect the wood from the harsh elements. UV rays and unwanted moisture can wreak havoc on a deck that is unprotected. The number one reason a deck stain fails is…

How To Fix Black Spots on Deck? We get this question about 50-100 times a year at DeckStainHelp.com. Well, actually consumers want to know what causes the black stains to form around their nails or at the bottom of the metal furniture on their deck. Most are not aware that metal, when it rusts, will turn black in wood. Nails Rusted on Deck Nails rusting on a deck is not common but can happen from time to time. We have found that this happens for a couple of reasons. Non-Galvanized Nails were not used during the building process. When a deck is installed you must use Galvanized Treated Nails and Screws or Stainless Steel Nails and Screws to prevent the…

Mold and Mildew on Wood Decks Deckstainhelp.com is your number one source for deck staining tips and trends on the internet in 2020. Mold and mildew can appear on your wood decks, see below for why this happens and what you can do to prevent it. Leave us a comment if you’ve encountered mold and mildew on wood decks. One of the most common natural occurrences that plague decks are mold and mildew. Mold is the term that most people refer to when they see green algae, moss, lichen, and fungal growth. Mildew on decks is commonly seen as small black spots that can be embedded in the wood or an old stain. Without getting too technical, mold is a…

How to Re-stain an Old Deck We here at DeckStainHelp.com thank you for your continued support. Without you, we wouldn’t be the internet’s number one reference for all things wood deck restoration related. See below for tips on how to treat and stain an old deck. As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below. Bringing an old deck back to life can be very rewarding. But like any rewarding venture, the task can be daunting. With the right knowledge, however, it can be well worth the effort. A restored deck can give your home’s exterior a much-needed facelift not to mention raise your home’s curb appeal and value. Re-staining an old deck requires a…

Prepping Your Wood Deck Deck Cleaning Update 2023 We have updated our DeckStainhelp.com site with numerous new reviews and articles for 2023 for deck cleaning products and how-to tips. We strive to remain your number one deck stain information source. Please ask any questions below that you may have in our comment area. Exterior wood decking when left neglected oxidizes from the Ultra Violet rays from the sun. This will patina the exposed layer of wood cells turning the deck gray. Cleaning the deck first will a deck cleaner will remove this layer of graying wood cells while removing accumulated dirt, grime, mold, mildew, and algae. Prepping your wood deck is the singular most important step when it comes to…

Best Deck Cleaner to Remove Mold on Decks Since we’ve published this article, we have received some input on the best deck cleaner for mold on decks. Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we take pride in the fact that we have become the Internet’s go-to source for all things exterior wood and deck restoration-related. Like before, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your deck stain projects. Wood decks are not naturally resistant to mold. When speaking of “mold” on decks, mold is a general term people commonly use to describe what might be moss, lichen, green algae, mildew, or other types of fungal growth. Mold is like the universal word to cover anything…

Removing Mold and Algae From Decks Deckstainhelp.com is your number one source for deck staining tips and trends on the internet in 2023. Mold and mildew can be problematic for your wood decks, see below for why this happens and what you can do to prevent it. Leave us a comment if you’ve encountered mold and mildew on wood decks. Learning your deck has attracted unwanted mold and algae can be disheartening but it is not the end of the world. These contaminants can be removed to reveal a beautiful surface once again. How to remove mold and algae from decks is a common question asked by homeowners. But with the right knowledge, it can be done over a weekend…