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Best Deck Stain Reviews for 2023 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.   Top-Rated Deck Stain Reviews See below for more in-depth reviews of the top-rated deck stains in 2023.

The Best Deck Stains for 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. Questions About the Best Stain for Your Deck? Want personalized help? Just answer some deck restoration questions and then post your questions below in the comments and we’ll be glad to guide you toward the best deck stain and sealer.

Best Deck Stain and Sealer See our Deck Stain Facts section with over 150 simple Q&A articles that answer all the questions that you have regarding deck staining. With over 400 Deck Related Help Articles and Reviews, DeckStainHelp.com is the most informative website dedicated to the art of exterior wood deck restoration. Our 25+ years in the business and many 10,000’s of decks restored have made us the experts on what deck stain brands actually work well in 2023! Here is a list of the top Wood and Deck Stains that takes into consideration the different types of stains available such as transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid stain, and solid stains. The Best Deck Stains and Sealers are Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Stain TWP…

TWP 100 Pro Series Review for 2023 Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we take pride in the fact that we have become the Internet’s go-to site for all things exterior wood and deck restoration related. Hearing from consumers who have used the TWP 100 Series wood stain, their decks have held up to the test of time and weather after this harsh winter. TWP is one of our top go-to stains as deck restoration contractors and we have been using it for 20+ years. As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them. Important Note: There has been a recent label change for the TWP 100 Series.…

Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Review 2023 This is our 6th Year for the review of the Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain. This review will be updated through the years with new pictures as the stain ages. In 2017, our first full year of using the Restore A Deck stain, we had no issues with performance and saved a tremendous amount of time with the ability to prep and stain on the same day. We will continue to offer the Restore A Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain as one of our go-to decking stains for the 2023 restoration season. *We prefer the application to damp wood as it performs better and applies easier. Note: Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent Wood Stain can be applied to dry or damp…

Armstrong Clark Wood Stain Reviews Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we take pride in the fact that we have become the Internet’s number-one reference for all things exterior wood and deck restoration related. Our customers who have used Armstrong Clark wood deck stain continue to be satisfied by the appearance and longevity of their deck stain projects. If you have used Armstrong Clark wood deck stain, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them. Newer is for Armstrong Clark is the Espresso Semi-Solid color, a rich deep brown tone that promises excellent UV resistance. Important Note: This is our 3rd Review of Armstrong Clark Stain. Armstrong Clark Wood Deck…

TWP Semi-Solid Stain Review Updated 2023 Brand new is the TWP Semi-Solid Pro-Series Stain! As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them. Important Note: This review is based on our testing of the TWP Semi-Solid in the Summer of 2020 and is also partially based on the TWP 100 Series as that is the “base” for the TWP Semi-Solid Colors. We will update this review and the performance of the TWP Semi-Solid throughout the next 1-3 years. Available in 30 Custom Colors, the TWP® Semi-Solid Pro-Series will keep your wood beautiful, fresh, and looking new longer! The ease of application and maintenance will allow you…

TWP 1500 Series Review Here at DeckStainHelp.com we take pride in the fact that we have become the Internet’s number one resource for all things exterior wood and deck restoration related. As years before, our customers who have used TWP wood and deck stain continue to be satisfied by the appearance and longevity of their deck stain projects. If you have used TWP wood and deck stain in the past, or if you are using it for the first time this year, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them. Important Note: This is an updated 2023 TWP 1500 Series Review. TWP® (Total Wood Preservative) 1500…

Defy Extreme Wood Stain Review 2023 This is an updated review of our original Defy Extreme Wood Stain.  See Here for First Review: Defy Extreme Stain Review Note: Defy Extreme Stain had a label change in 2019. Defy Extreme Stain Description Defy Extreme Wood and Deck stains are one of our top choices for water-based deck stains. It has superior UV resistance and has the ability to penetrate into the wood grain almost as well as an oil-based semi-transparent. The mold and mildew protection is superior to 90% of all other semi-transparent stains due to the nanoparticles of zinc oxide. In 2008 Defy unveiled the Defy Extreme Stain, which quickly became the most popular stain in the Defy stain line.…

THOMPSONS WATERSEAL STAIN & SEALER REVIEW 2023 We would love to hear from you if you have used THOMPSONS WATERSEAL STAIN & SEALER. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Thompson’s WaterSeal has clearly not been a consumer favorite with deck stains or sealers. Mainly as it does not offer any UV protection and it grays in a few months. The Transparent and Semi-Transparent versions are prone to premature peeling and wearing after about 1 year. Thompsons has 4 different labels for the same stain. They change the name based on the store that carries it but it is the exact same product. Lowes: THOMPSON’S® WATERSEAL® SIGNATURE SERIES – STAIN & SEALER Menards: THOMPSON’S® WATERSEAL® TOTAL ALL-IN-ONE STAIN AND SEALER…

Valspar stain is sold at Lowe’s in a variety of colors at a reasonable price. It’s an acrylic, water-based deck stain that’s basically thin paint. Valspar One-Coat Semi-Transparent Stain & Sealer promises to make quick work of your deck project, but both our testing and customer reviews have found that the product fails to deliver on its promises. Even on Valspar’s website, the average consumer ratings are around 2.9 out of 5, and our results produced even worse scores. If you’ve used this Valspar deck stain yourself, please post a comment below to add your review.

Pittsburgh Paramount Exterior Stain Semi-Transparent Review The Pittsburgh Paramount Stain was introduced in Menards in the last couple of years. The product is actually the exact same thing as the Olympic ELITE Advanced Stain + Sealant in One (Lowes) and the PPG Timeless, just relabeled for Menards use. They have two versions of the stain at a different price point. The Paramount and the Ultra. Pittsburgh tried to discern the two by saying one will last longer but in reality, neither of these stains will last more than 1-2 years. This is their acrylic water-based version. Pittsburgh Paramount Deck Stain Manufacturer Description Reveal and protect the true beauty of your wood with Pittsburgh Paints & Stains Paramount advanced stain and sealant…