Deck Stain Brands

How to Apply A Deck Stain in Full Sun 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 deck stain topics through 2023. See below for an article about How to Apply Deck Stain in the full sun of the day and the issues that could potentially arise. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. These tips are for Transparent, Semi-Transparent,  Semi-Solid, and Solid (Opaque) deck coatings. If you have a wood deck, at some point, you will have to stain and seal it. Staining your deck allows it to withstand the elements such as severe weather, foot traffic, and scuffing from heavy…

Flood Solid Stain Review 2023 This is our initial Review of the Flood Pro Series Solid Color Wood and Deck Stain.  This review will be updated throughout the years. As contractors, we have been using the Flood Pro Series as one of our top solid stain choices for the last 10 years when a solid stain is needed over a semi-transparent. There are new and better brands of solid stains coming into the market, but the Flood is a decent choice. We appreciate your input. If you have used the Flood Solid Color Deck stains, feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects. Flood Pro Series Solid Color Stain Review Summary: Flood Pro Series Solid…

Staining Deck Spindles 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 How to Stain Deck Spindles. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. How to stain deck spindles and balusters. Staining deck spindles and railings require a detail-oriented mindset. Although staining deck spindles are considered more difficult than staining the floor, we have some tips that will make this step go smoothly for a flawless, even stain application. First, clean the deck spindles. Wash the railings with a spray nozzle attached to a garden hose to remove dirt and debris. If there…

How to Apply Deck Stain in 2023 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 How to Apply Deck Stain. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. How to Apply most Deck Stains and Sealers. These tips are for Transparent, Semi-Transparent, and Semi-Solid deck coatings. If you have a wood deck, at some point, you will have to stain and seal it. Staining your deck allows it to withstand the elements such as severe weather, foot traffic, and scuffing from heavy furniture. Before you begin, make sure you plan ahead. Ensure there’s…

How To Stain Wood Decks 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 How To Stain Deck Wood. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. Staining a deck can be overwhelming with the plethora of deck stain choices and not knowing where to start with your project. The last thing you want is an uneven appearance or running out of time to enjoy your finished project by a certain date. Staining your deck can actually be a relaxing, rewarding process if you follow these steps that make your project a fast and…

My Deck Stain Failed? Who to Blame? 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 Deck Stain Failure. Feel free to leave a comment below. Deck Stain Failed? Who to Blame, the Stain? Or the Person who Applied the Stain? There is nothing worse than going through the time-consuming process of applying a stain just to see that it is peeling a few months later. This a common query and occurrence for many exterior wood deck owners. You love your garden and deserve to enjoy it. Nobody wants to see an unsightly, peeling deck so…

How long will your can of deck stain last? You might find that when you’ve finished that big staining project, you’re left with a bunch of deck stain leftover. Well, it would be a shame to throw it away, wouldn’t it? But if you intend to store it, then there are a few things you should know first. Your stains can stay usable if following these simple guidelines. Unopened cans of deck stain Unopened cans of deck stain – just like regular paint – have a shelf-life of up to 5 or 6 years before they start to deteriorate. So if you didn’t have time to start your project this year then there’s no reason to worry. You can use…

Deck stain sticky after applying? Staining your deck is not the easiest task as there are lots of things that can go wrong during the whole process. It could be that you applied your stain the day before a rainstorm or you could have over-applied your stain, leaving it sticky and tacky As a rule, when you make the decision to stain a large area, it’s prudent to invest in proper applicators like a stain pad, a paintbrush, or even some sort of sprayer to apply the stain evenly. Give the deck approximately half an hour to really soak up all the wood stain and then go over it with a wipe to get rid of any excess liquid. You…

How to Spray a Deck Stain Tips 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 How to Spray a Deck Stain. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. For more info, 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. How to Spray a Deck Stain properly and evenly. We here at DeckStainHelp.com hear a lot about different methods and tools people use to stain their decks. Luckily, there are options so you don’t have…

Apply Stain over a Painted Deck? Can you apply a deck stain to a deck that is painted? The answer is not immediately. Whether you are looking to change the color or brand of stain on your deck or you are simply looking to treat your deck with a fresh coat of stain, you absolutely must remove all layers of paint or solid stains that are already on the wood. Otherwise, the quality and performance of your paint job will be compromised and you will end up having to stain all over again. So, just remember to remove any existing paint from the wood surface before tackling a new deck staining job and you will be all set! There are…

Your Deck is not a hardwood floor and should not be shiny or excessively sanded smooth. We have had people write in and ask if they should apply polyurethane to an outdoor deck. The notion of having a beautifully shiny, smooth finish like an indoor wood floor on your outdoor deck may seem appealing to some of you, but it is not practical. You should not apply polyurethane to an outdoor deck surface for several reasons. Rain and harsh UV rays from the sun will penetrate the polyurethane cause it to fail quickly, leaving the wood susceptible to weathering. The polyurethane will eventually blister and peel on exterior wood. Those who have experienced a peeling or blistering deck know how…

Deck Stain Turns Black from Tree Pollen 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 Deck Stain Turns Black from Tree Pollen. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. When Your Deck Stain Turns Black from Tree Pollen, what happened and how to fix it? You’ve followed all the steps to ensure your deck stain project has a beautiful finish. You properly prepped it, allowed for it to dry before staining (unless you used Restore-A-Deck), then stained it meticulously in a beautiful semi-transparent finish. However, you are left with black mildew spots…