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    Find the Best Wood Deck Stain: Top-Rated Products for All Needs

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 06/27/2022

    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…

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    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 06/28/2022

    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…

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    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 01/14/2022

    Tips for staining a deck yourself Deck staining is a very important process that improves the appearance of your deck and helps to protect it from the elements. A good quality stain can help your deck last for a much longer period of time than if left untreated. There are many different reasons you would want to stain or re-stain your deck, but it might be too expensive for you to hire a professional company, or you may just enjoy taking on DIY projects. Whatever the reason, if you are looking for tips on how to stain a deck on your own, this article aims to provide you with tips on how to complete a stained deck yourself  – to…

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    Why is the Deck Stain still sticky?

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 05/02/2022

    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…

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    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 01/18/2022

    Staining a Deck in the Spring 2022 Tips With the Spring 2022 thaw comes the resurface of your wood deck. It’s been a tough winter for your deck with temperatures ranging from brutally cold to near-spring warm in a matter of a few days throughout the winter season. With all this stress on the wood, it may be time for you to treat your wood deck to a fresh coat stain. It is exciting when the weather starts to warm up and you have the urge to tackle your deck stain project at the first sign of spring. However, this might be a bad idea. Stop yourself before you run to the store or your web browser to buy your…

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    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 05/02/2022

    Staining a Covered Wood Porch Tips 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 this article for tips on how to stain and prep a covered wood porch. If you have stained a covered wood porch, we want to hear about your experience and any tips you may have. Feel free to leave us a comment below. Covered wood porches add a lot of curb appeal to your home. They also provide a nice outdoor living space out of the sun and rain. The entrance to your home is the first thing guests see so keeping it maintained is important. Covered…

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    How Dry Does the Deck Need to be After Cleaning it to Apply the Stain?

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 01/18/2022

    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…

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    Deck Stripping – Removing an Old Deck Stain

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 03/01/2022

    How To Remove an Old Deck Stain Those who are familiar with deck staining are aware of how important each step of the process is, especially the initial prepping that precedes the stain. In this article, we discuss the importance of using a quality deck stain stripper when you have an old coating on your deck you need to remove. We always appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your deck stain projects. Note: See here if you need to remove a Difficult to Remove Deck or Wood Stain. When it comes to restoring an older wood deck, it’s extremely important to prep the wood correctly. Not doing so can lead to premature failure…

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    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 01/19/2022

    The Worst Deck Stains in 2022? We here at DeckStainHelp.com are proud to be the internet’s number one reference for all things wood deck restoration-related. If you have had a negative experience with deck stains, you have come to the right place to warn people. We are always looking for ways to engage with our readers, so we appreciate your input and questions by leaving a comment below. Deck Stain Failures Have you had a bad experience with a decking stain? Our most popular article, “What is the Best Deck Stain” has become the #1 article for consumers on the Internet for deck stain questions and answers. We have decided to create an article based on negative consumer feedback and…

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    Staining Undersides of Deck Boards

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 01/19/2022

    How to Stain Undersides of Deck Boards Welcome to Deckstainhelp.com, your source for the latest tips, tricks, deck stain industry insights. This is an update for our previously published article, discussing whether or not you should stain the underside of deck boards in 2020. We want to hear from you. Leave us a comment and tell us if you recommend staining the underside of deck boards, and why or why not. Do You Need to Stain the Undersides of a Deck? Bringing up some debate is whether or not you should stain the undersides of a deck. It is common and advisable to stain the weather-exposed surfaces of a deck to protect them from water and sun damage. But do…

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    How Much Deck Stain you Should Buy?

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 05/02/2022

    DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to site for wood surface staining tips. In this article, we offer insight to answer the conundrum of how much stain you should buy to complete a project. If you have questions on how to estimate the number of supplies to purchase for a project, feel free to leave us a comment with pictures. How Much Deck Stain Should I Buy? Before staining a deck you need to figure out the deck’s total square footage. Once this calculation is considered, you can figure out how many gallons of deck stain you need by reading the coverage rate of the stain you are buying. On average most deck stains cover 150-300 sq. ft. per gallon depending…

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    Pre-staining New Wood Decks Before Install

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 05/02/2022

    Pre-Stain New Wood Decks Before Install? DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to site for professional wood deck staining tips. As before, we recommend you do not stain new wood prior to installation. Instead, wait 3+ months after installation before staining new wood surfaces. This will allow the wood to weather, creating an ideal porous surface that will hold the stain better. We encourage discussion on our site, so feel free to leave a comment. Should you Pre-stain New Wood Before Install? The simple answer is No. Wood decks are a great way to add extra outdoor living space to any home. Not only do they provide a place for the family get-togethers, but they can also add value to your…

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