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    Deck Stains in 2022

    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 05/02/2022

    Staining a New Deck in 2022 DeckStainHelp.com has become the Internet’s go-to website for all things exterior wood surface restoration-related. We recommend you wait 3+ months to stain new wood surfaces to allow the wood to weather, creating an ideal porous surface that will hold the stain better. The waiting period does vary based on the stain brand and type of wood. Our top stains for new wood are the Armstrong Clark and the Restore-A-Deck Wood Stains. We encourage customer interaction on our site, so feel free to participate in our open discussion. How Long Should you Wait to Stain a New Deck? Over the past 10+ years, we have had numerous questions asked on the site, but none was…

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    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 06/08/2022

    The Top Decking Staining Questions & Answers In 1993 we started restoring exterior wood and decks and that led us to start DeckStainHelp.com which has become the internet’s largest resource for all things deck restoration related. Our deck restoration business restored over 10,000 decks and during that time, we have tried nearly every brand of deck stain and deck sealant on the market. DeckStainHelp.com was started 10 years ago as a way to help consumers find and use better prep and stain products and give customized help towards each individual deck or wood restoration project out there.  There have been currently over 74,00 Deck Stain related Questions and Answers on this site since it was started.

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    How To Stain A Deck Fast!

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

    Deck Staining Tips 2022 We have been restoring decks in the midwest for over 25+ years now and have used numerous different methods, applicators, sprayers, staining pads, and brushes when it comes to applying a deck stain. We average around 500 deck restorations in a year and when dealing with a shortened season and constant weather-related issues, we have to be as efficient as possible when applying a deck stain so we can get as many done in a day as possible. On average it will take a 2 man crew 1-2 hours to stain a 500 sq foot deck when using the proper tools and techniques. Following these tips, any residential homeowner will be able to stain a deck…

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    How To Stain Your Deck

    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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    Deck Stain vs. Paint: What’s the Difference Between Stain and Paint, and Which Is Best for a Wood Deck?

    by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 02/08/2022

    A question we hear often at DeckStainHelp.com is, “What’s the difference between using deck stain and regular house paint?” The key to answering this question starts with understanding the difference between stain and paint. Is it Better to Paint or Stain a Deck? If you’re comparing stain to house paint, it’s absolutely better to use stain on your wood deck. House paint is designed specifically for vertical surfaces, such as walls and trim, not horizontal ones like the surfaces of your deck. House paint is much thicker, and when applied to a deck, it will wear and peel. Meanwhile, staining is a more budget-friendly option that is easy to apply and shows off the natural look of the wood. However,…

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    How Long Does it Take to Stain a Deck

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

    The Best Way Stain a Wood Deck How Long Does it Take to Stain a Deck is a popular question here on DeckStainHelp.com. Deck Stains and Deck Sealers typically come in 5 different types. Clear Deck Sealers, Transparent Deck Stains, Semi-Transparent Deck Stains, Semi-Solid Deck Stains, and Solid Color Deck Stains. All of these stain types are applied differently and take different amounts of effort or time to finish the deck staining project In this article about How Long Does it Take to Stain a Deck, we will breakdown the main difference between the stain types and which of them is the fastest to apply. We are going to use the same test deck stats for each different type of…

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    How Often Should you Stain your Deck?

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

    How Often to Reapply a Deck or Wood Stain? This is one of the most popular wood or deck staining questions we have on DeckStainHelp.com. Exterior deck and wood maintenance are key to improve the appearance and protect the wood so it lasts for many years. A quality wood or deck stain can last up to 3 years on a deck and 5 years on a vertical surface but they do not last forever. This article aims to provide you with tips on when to reapply your deck stain for different types of surfaces and different types of stains or coatings. Wood Staining Maintenance Tip: It is always best to reapply a deck stain prior to full failure. In many…

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    Staining a Deck in the Spring – Updated 2022

    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 01/18/2022

    How to Apply Deck Stain to Damp Wood 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 2022. See below for an article about Applying a Deck Stain to Damp Wood. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. Applying a Deck Stain to Damp Wood on the same day as prep? We here at deckstainhelp.com have been receiving inquiries asking how best to apply a deck stain to damp wood. This is a newer concept, as before, stains could only be applied to dry wood that has been prepped with a waiting period of 2-3 days after prep. So far,…

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    Why Choose a Water Based Deck Stain

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

    Why Choose a Water-Based Deck Stain in 2022 Here at DeckStainHelp.com we take pride in the fact that our customers come to us for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics. New in 202 2is further confirmation that choosing a semi-transparent, water-based stain really is the best overall choice to enhance your deck’s natural wood grain. Like years before, our customers who have used Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain wood and deck stain continue to be satisfied by the appearance and longevity of their deck stain projects. We appreciate your input. If you have used a water-based stain, feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects if you have them. When it comes to choosing…

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    How to Apply a Deck Stain Evenly

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

    Tips on Applying a Deck Stain Evenly We here at Deckstainhelp.com appreciate your loyalty. For 2022 and beyond, we vow to remain committed to being your go-to source for deck staining tips and latest industry news on the internet. See below for tips on how to apply deck stain evenly. If you have any further recommendations we may have left out, please feel free to share them in the comments below. Also, we encourage you to share pictures of your completed super deck projects. Many people set out to stain their own deck but do not realize that just slapping it on can have less than mediocre results. There is a little more to applying deck stain than just squirting…

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