Deck Restoration

The Best Deck Stains for 2022 With more than 20 years of experience in the deck restoration business, we have tried nearly every brand of deck stain and deck sealant on the market. We have talked to thousands of wood and deck restoration contractors, homeowners, and project managers about their projects to find out which deck stain products work and which do not. We’ve also done our own hands-on testing of popular exterior wood and deck stains and compiled our ratings and reviews here to help you find the best deck stain for your 2022 home improvement projects. Questions About the Best Stain for Your Deck? Want personalized help? Just answer some deck restoration questions and then post your questions below…

Update on Deck Stains for 2022 Please read this article and post any questions you have in the comment area below. Our newly enhanced website now offers the ability to upload and post pictures of your exterior wood or deck. Deck stains have not changed much in the past few years. Many brands have gone away from oil-based stains to water-based, but you are still able to use oil-based stains in all US States and Canada. We currently restore about 300-400 decks annually, and our favorites are the penetrating semi-transparent and semi-solids. We have been getting great feedback here at www.deckstainhelp.com from all the consumers who have been looking for better stain alternatives for their deck restoration. Our most popular…

There are lots of deck cleaning solutions on the market, but which deck wash will work well without damaging your wood? We’ve done extensive research to find the best deck cleaners and put together a comparison of the positives and negatives of each type of cleaning product. However, if you’re still not sure which deck cleaner 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.

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.

Prepping Your Wood Deck Deck Cleaning Update 2022 We have updated our DeckStainhelp.com site with numerous new reviews and articles for 2022 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…

How Dry Does the Deck Need to be After Cleaning it to Apply the Stain? Since we published this article, the Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain was introduced, allowing for this stain to be applied to a damp deck. For all other brands of stain, we still recommend you wait until the surface has completely dried before applying. We always appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your deck stain projects. The first step in deck restoration and/or maintenance is to clean and prep the wood. This is the key to a long-lasting finish. Properly prepped wood will allow the deck stain to penetrate and perform to its full potential. So how dry does the…

Blending New and Old Deck Boards Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we strive to remain the Internet’s number one reference for your deck stain questions, opinions, and reviews. In this updated article, we suggest how to blend new and old deck boards for a beautiful even surface. We would like to hear what you think, so feel free to leave a comment below. There are many reasons why you would have a mix of new and old deck boards but it can be a common situation. The most frequent reason is that some of the boards needed to be replaced due to decay or wood rot while other boards were still in good condition. It is also very common for a deck…

What is Best Stain for Old Wood Deck We appreciate you visiting Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2022  If you are looking for honest deck stain ratings, look no further. Below, we mention some tips for restoring an old neglected wood deck. Feel free to leave a comment below with any pictures you may have. Best Stain for an Older Wood Decking Wood decks can be a beautiful addition to any property but when neglected they can also become an eyesore. When a deck goes too long without being maintained sun and water damage occur. The wood loses its natural oils and becomes very dry…

Best Deck Stain Removers We appreciate you visiting Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2022. Below, we talk about Deck Stain Removers. Feel free to leave a comment below with any pictures you may have. For the best results when cleaning and maintaining a wood deck, removing all the old deck stain is crucial. Deck stain is meant to penetrate into the wood to provide protection. When an old stain remains on the wood it prevents any new stain from penetrating. The newer stain will instead remain atop the old stain and will be prone to peeling and flaking. To ensure the new deck stain dives…