prepping your deck

Staining a New Deck in 2023 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. See our Deck Stain Facts section with over 150 simple Q&A articles that answer all the questions that you have regarding deck staining. How Long Should you…

How To Sand Your Wood Deck 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 Sand Your Wood Deck. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. How to correctly sand your deck before staining If you’re fed up with looking out at your peeling, dull, grey, sun-beaten deck then it’s time to think about re-staining the boards. As every DIYer knows – this begins with the correct surface preparation. Step 1: Power washing Before you start the sanding process, begin by power washing the surface of your deck. Using a deck…

Staining a New Deck Tips See here for a more in-depth article on staining new wood. This article is the top-rated and indexed article on staining new wood decks. It is important to consider the state of your wood surface before staining, especially this Spring 2023 following such a harsh winter with extreme temperatures. Preparing to stain a new deck is considerably different from staining a deck that has already been stained. It is important to follow some guidelines that lay the foundation for an optimal wood surface to stain. Before diving into a wood stain project, we recommend you conduct your own research, read articles, and watch how-to videos to educate yourself on what is best for your wood…

Prepping Your Wood Deck Deck Cleaning Update 2023 We have updated our DeckStainhelp.com site with numerous new reviews and articles for 2023 for deck cleaning products and how-to tips. We strive to remain your number one deck stain information source. Please ask any questions below that you may have in our comment area. Exterior wood decking when left neglected oxidizes from the Ultra Violet rays from the sun. This will patina the exposed layer of wood cells turning the deck gray. Cleaning the deck first will a deck cleaner will remove this layer of graying wood cells while removing accumulated dirt, grime, mold, mildew, and algae. Prepping your wood deck is the singular most important step when it comes to…

Why Use a Wood Deck Brightener Deckstainhelp.com remains committed to being your number one reference for deck restoration professional tips and industry news. For a beautifully stained wood deck that remains beautiful throughout the season and beyond, we strongly recommend a high-quality wood deck brightener following a cleaner or stripper. As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below. Wood deck maintenance is important to the lifespan of any deck. Proper cleaning and staining are necessary on a regular basis to protect the deck from a harsh environment. Prior to staining the surface needs a good cleaning. A clean surface will ensure proper adhesion and stain penetration. Cleaning a wood surface prior to staining will…

Hiring a Deck Restoration Contractor Here at DeckStainHelp.com, we have worked hard to become the Internet’s number one reference for your deck stain opinions and reviews. Some people look forward to staining their decks, while others choose to hire a professional who knows how to do it best. In this updated article, we give you some tips for hiring the right person for the job. Hiring Tips for a Deck Restoration Contractor When you have come to the conclusion that deck maintenance is not for you or that bringing a deck back to life is too much work, you can always hire a contractor. Hiring a deck restoration contractor does not have to be difficult but you certainly want to…

Update Gemini Restore A Deck Kit 2023 Gemini’s Restore Cleaner and Brightener system is a powerful “eco-friendly” two-part restoration system. 100% Biodegradable Concentrated powder formula. Prep wood surfaces for re-coating with a wood or deck stain and restores weathered gray wood to natural color. Note: We tested Gemini’s Restore-A-Deck Kit on a heavily gray and dirty fence that was neglected for 8 years. Gemini Restore-A-Deck Kit Scores (1-10) Removal of Graying, Dirt, Grime: 9 – Gemini’s Restore-A-Deck Kit worked very efficiently to remove the graying from the fence. Even though the fence was severely neglected, the cleaner and brightener restored the wood to 90% of its original look. Cost Per Square Foot: 10 – Excellent! Gemini’s Restore-A-Deck Kit is a powdered…

Restore-A-Deck Cleaner Review Important Note: This is our 2nd Review of the Restore A Deck Kits. See Here for First Review: Restore A Deck Cleaner and Brightener Kit Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener Kit Review We would love to hear from you if you have used the Restore-A-Deck Cleaner and Brightener Kit 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 Cleaner and Brightener Kits. If you have any pictures of your experience with Restore-A-Deck, you can add them in the comment area with a detailed description. Restore A Deck cleaner is a specifically designed two-part system that is best…

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…

2021 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 $34.99 and makes 5 liquid gallons. This translates to about $6 per liquid gallon. Each gallon covers 150 square feet.

Update for 2023: Wood Brightening – Deck Brightening 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 Wood Brightening – Deck Brightening. Feel free to leave a comment below with any pictures you may have. The use of Deck Cleaners and Deck Stains Strippers when prepping wood for a coat of deck stain will cause the pH balance to increase. This is due to the mild caustics (bases) that the cleaners and strippers use, making the products more effective in the cleaning process. The side effect is that the pH is changed and will “darken” the natural wood color. The Deck…

Update: Deck Stain Removal – Stain Strippers Do you have any questions on stripping your deck? Please ask below and post some pictures in our comment area. There are many types of Exterior Wood Deck Stains on the market. They range from slightly pigmented sealers to solid color stains. One thing is for certain, they all fail after years of neglect, rain, snow, and UV degradation. In many cases, it is possible to use a deck cleaner and re-coat over an old stain. This is not practical though if the old stain has failed by wearing unevenly, peeled or if switching brands of stains. In these cases, you will need to use a Deck Stain Stripper. Stain strippers contain a…