Deck Stain Tips

Why Choose a Two-Toned Deck? Two-toned decks are becoming more popular every year. With a solid color (opaque) deck stain on the verticals and a semi-transparent stain on the horizontal, two-toned decks look great and can ease the maintenance down the road. If you have any questions or have done a two-toned deck restoration, please post the pictures below in the comment area with some tips on what you used and how you prepped the wood. There are several visual and maintenance advantages of having a two-toned deck. Here are a few of the main reasons consumers have been switching to the two-toned look. The ability to color match the railings and vertical wood to blend with the color of the house by using…

Deck Stain vs Deck Sealer What is the difference between a Deck Sealer vs a Deck Stain is a very common question here on DeckStainHelp.com. The simple answer is that all deck stains are sealers as well but a deck sealer is not a deck stain. In this article about Deck Stains and Sealers, we will breakdown the main difference between the two different types and give our 25+ years of experience as to what stain brand and type is best for your exterior wood deck.

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 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…

How to Stain a Gazebo in 2023 We at Deckstainhelp.com offer tips for more than staining decks. In this article, we offer our insight on how to tackle a gazebo staining project. We always appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your gazebo stain projects. Gazebos have become a popular choice in recent years for many homeowners. They can be built from scratch or purchased already built and delivered to your home. Gazebos come in many sizes and designs but most will provide a shaded place to sit and even a bug-free zone if they are screened. Like most exterior wood surfaces, a wood gazebo will deteriorate if it is neglected. Harsh UV…

Do You Stain All Sides of Deck Board? Welcome to Deckstainhelp.com, your source for the latest tips, tricks, and deck stain industry insights. This is an update for our previously published article, discussing whether or not you should stain all sides of the deck board. As before, we recommend you only stain the exposed sides of the deck board. We want to hear from you. Leave us a comment below. Stain All Sides of Boards or Just Exposed Sides? A common question when it comes to staining a wood deck is whether or not you have to stain all the sides of the deck boards including underneath. Normally a deck floor is only stained on the exposed side facing up.…