What is the Best Deck Deck Prep 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, cleaning, and prep. This has become one of our most popular articles on DeckStainhelp.com. In this article, we help by guiding consumers in finding the best way to prep their deck for an application or reapplication of a deck stain or deck coating. Not all scenarios are the same, and this article with some input and pictures from you will help determine the proper way to prep. Clean, Strip, or Sand the Deck? This is the 2nd most popular question that deck owners have on this website with the…
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Update 2023: Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Review We would love to hear from you if you have used the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper on your wood or deck. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Consumer reviews below in the comment section have shown excellent results when using the Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper. If you have any pictures of your experience with Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. Note: There are 2 new additives for the RAD Stain Stripper. The Restore-A-Deck Stain Stripper Booster and the Restore-A-Deck Thickening Gel. These products will increase the overall effectiveness of your stain stripping. These two additives greatly enhance the removal and ease of your stain…
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When to use a Deck Stripper vs a Deck Cleaner
Deck Stripper vs a Deck Cleaner We appreciate your input here at Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest deck restoration news and trending topics through 2023. See below for an article about When to use a Deck Stripper vs a Deck Cleaner. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. Why use a Deck Stripper vs a Deck Cleaner One of the biggest rookie mistakes that we often see, is someone applying a stain to a deck that has not been properly prepped. When you’ve stained a deck a few times before, you come to learn that dirt, mildew, mold, or graying should not be present when you apply the stain or…
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Why Sanding a Deck Can be an Issue
Why Sanding a Deck Can be an Issue 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 Why Sanding a Deck Can be an Issue. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. Sanding your deck can reduce stain penetration One of the most frustrating problems that can crop up when you decide to stain or restain your deck is that the stain doesn’t absorb into the wood correctly. There are a number of different reasons this can happen but one of the more common issues is that the boards were not correctly sanded…
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The Best Deck Stain Strippers-Updated Those who are familiar with the deck staining process are aware that you must properly prep your deck before staining for beautiful results. Not much has changed since last year, we still recommend all the brands mentioned in this article. 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. A deck stain stripper is used in place of a wood cleaner when an existing failing deck stain needs to be removed. Most deck stains should be removed before applying a new stain. The exception is doing a maintenance coat…
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How To Remove a Solid Deck Stain 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. This is a revised article about how to remove a solid deck stain. They are can be very difficult to remove and take time and patience. Feel free to leave a comment below. Help With Removing a Solid Deck Stain Once a deck has been stained with a heavy pigmented or solid stain it can be hard to maintain. Solid deck stains are like paint in that they form a film on the wood surface to provide weather protection. Once it is time for maintenance,…
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Best Deck Stain Removers We appreciate you visiting Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2023. Below, we talk about Deck Stain Removers. Feel free to leave a comment below with any pictures you may have. For the best results when cleaning and maintaining a wood deck, removing all the old deck stain is crucial. Deck stain is meant to penetrate into the wood to provide protection. When an old stain remains on the wood it prevents any new stain from penetrating. The newer stain will instead remain atop the old stain and will be prone to peeling and flaking. To ensure the new deck stain dives…
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Clean or Strip the Deck Stain?
Best to Clean or Strip the Deck Stain? We appreciate you visiting Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2023. Below, we talk about whether you should Clean or Strip the Deck Stain? Feel free to leave a comment below with any pictures you may have. Deck Stain Stripping vs. Deck Cleaning Knowing the difference between deck stain stripping and deck cleaning can be vital to your deck maintenance or restoration project. It’s important first to understand why cleaning a wood surface is necessary. Besides the obvious overall appearance and curb appeal, a wood deck should be cleaned and sealed every couple of years to prevent structural…
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Defy Stain Stripper Review 2023 Note: Defy Stain Stripper had a label change in 2019. Same product just a newer label. We would love to hear from you if you have used the Defy Stain Stripper. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. If you have any pictures of your experience with the Defy Stain Stripper, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. Defy Exterior Wood and Deck Stripper is designed to remove transparent and semi-transparent exterior wood and decking stains. Defy Stripper is a biodegradable deck stain remover that restores the wood to a like-new appearance that will work on both water-based and oil-based stains. Defy Wood Brightener is needed to…
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HD80 Deck Stripper Ratings (1-10) Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 9 – HD80 as with most stains stripper scores exceptionally well when it comes to the removal of dirt, grime, and mold. Cost Per Square Foot: 8 – Scores very well when it comes to cost-effectiveness. One container of stripper sells for $39.99 and makes 5 liquid gallons. This translates to about $7 per liquid gallon. Each gallon covers 150 square feet.
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How to remove deck stain properly from your wood before reapplying. No matter how well you protect your stained deck, you may eventually have to strip and restain the wood. If you choose to change the color or brand of stain on your deck, you will have to strip it before applying the new stain or sealer. A stripper makes it easier to remove the old stain by weakening the bond between the stain and wood particles. The old stain can then be easily removed by using a pressure washer or scrub brush. Note: See here if you need to remove a Difficult to Remove Deck or Wood Stain.
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Update 2023: Behr Premium Stain and Finisher Stripper Review We would love to hear from you if you have used Behr Premium Stain and Finisher Stripper. Please post a rating in the Consumer Star Ratings below. Behr Premium Stain and Finisher Stripper has continued to show moderate effectiveness when stripping deck stains. If you have any pictures of your experience with the Behr Premium Stain and Finisher Stripper Review you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. Behr Premium Stain and Finisher Stripper is designed to remove exterior latex, oil-based and 100% Acrylic coatings on Wood Decks, Siding, Fences, Shakes, and Shingles. Behr Premium Stain and Finisher Stripper Scores (1-10) Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 7…