Solid Color Deck Stains

Restore-A-Deck Solid Stain Review 2023 This is our initial Review of the Restore-A-Deck Solid Color Wood and Deck Stain.  This review will be updated over the years. As deck restoration contractors, Restore A Deck Solid Color Stain will be our go-to Solid Color Stain for 2023 due to its ease of use, 5 pre-mixed solid colors (the only solid stain on the market that comes pre-mixed), and the ability to prep and stain on the same day. Note: Restore-A-Deck Wood Stains are the only stain we have tested that can be applied to dry or damp wood. Applying to damp wood allows you the ability to prep and stain on the same day, saving you a tremendous amount of time.…

Solid Color Deck Stain Picture Album Some new solid color stains have been introduced in the last few years and are better than previous brands due to enhancements in technology. Less wear and peeling when tested. We always appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your solid deck stain projects. For more info, see our article: The Best Solid Color Deck Stains

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…

What are the Best Solid Color Deck Stains Some new solid color stains have been introduced in the last few years and are better than previous brands due to enhancements in technology. Less wear and peeling when tested. We always appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your solid deck stain projects. Solid Color Deck Stain Reviews for 2023 Our favorite deck stains have always been penetrating semi-transparent stains. These stain types allow the wood grain to show, and if they truly soak into the wood grain, reapplying is easier down the road. Solid color deck stains have always been a “last resort” coating, in our opinion. We have not been huge fans of the…

Flood Solid Stain Review 2023 This is our initial Review of the Flood Pro Series Solid Color Wood and Deck Stain.  This review will be updated throughout the years. As contractors, we have been using the Flood Pro Series as one of our top solid stain choices for the last 10 years when a solid stain is needed over a semi-transparent. There are new and better brands of solid stains coming into the market, but the Flood is a decent choice. We appreciate your input. If you have used the Flood Solid Color Deck stains, feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects. Flood Pro Series Solid Color Stain Review Summary: Flood Pro Series Solid…

Behr Solid Color Stain Review 2023 This is our initial Review of the Behr Solid Color Wood and Deck Stain.  This review will be updated throughout the years. As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects using the Behr Solid Stain. Summary: BEHR PREMIUM® Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer Protect and beautify with BEHR PREMIUM Solid Color Weatherproofing All-In-One Wood Stain & Sealer. This 100% acrylic formula seals out the elements, and the sun’s harmful UV rays, for up to 10 yrs. on decks and up to 25 yrs. on fences and siding. It’s available in more than 1,600 custom colors to help you get just about any…

Cabot Solid Color Wood and Deck Stain Review 2023 This is our initial Review of the Cabot Solid Color Wood and Deck Stain.  This review will be updated throughout the years. Cabot Solid stains have been around for 20+ years and used to be one of the top brands. We have found that since Cabot was sold to Valspar, their quality has fallen for all their different types of deck stains We appreciate your input. If you have used the Cabot Solid Color Deck stains, feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects. Cabot Solid Color Deck Stain Review Summary: Cabot® Solid Color Decking Stains are extremely durable exterior stains for use on all wood decking,…

Sherwin Williams SuperDeck Solid Color Wood and Deck Stain Review 2023 This is our initial Review of the Sherwin Williams SuperDeck Solid Color Wood and Deck Stain.  This review will be updated throughout the years. We appreciate your input. If you have used the SW SuperDeck Solid Color Deck stains, feel free to leave a comment below and pictures of your completed projects. Summary: SuperDeck Solid Color Stain provides durable, opaque protection for many exterior horizontal wood surfaces. Featuring Cool Feel™ Color Technology helps reduce the surface temperature by up to 20°F when compared to conventional color technology. SuperDeck Solid Color Deck Stain Review Sherwin Williams SuperDeck Solid Stain Scores (1-10) Appearance After Initial Stain Application: 9 – The SuperDeck Solid…

Using a Solid Color Deck Stain 2023 There are many different types of coatings when dealing with decking stains. Before searching for a deck stain, you should determine the look you want. Some stains (solid colors) will completely hide the wood grain similar to paint. When is the best time for a solid color opaque deck stain? This article will help with this topic. It is important first to understand the different opacity levels of deck stains. Semi-Transparent Deck Stains – A semi-transparent deck stain allows most of the wood’s natural color to show through while soaking into the wood grain. Semi-Solid Deck Stains – Most semi-solid deck stains will almost completely hide the wood grain and natural color. Solid or…

Why use A Solid Stain on Vertical Wood With a solid color (opaque) deck stain on the verticals or railings of a deck, you can create a two-toned deck that looks great and can ease the maintenance down the road.   Advantages to Solid Stains Vertical Wood There are several advantages to having a solid color stain on your vertical wood or railings. The ability to color match the railings and vertical wood to blend with the color of the house. Solid stains on vertical wood/railings can last 2-3 times longer or up to 6 years with little to no maintenance. Note that solid stains will fail much quicker on horizontal flooring and can be harder to maintain. Choosing a solid stain for the verticals and a…

Deck Stain Colors – Updated Spring 2023 Choosing a new deck stain color is not an easy decision, and there are a few things to consider before you start staining. We have put together this handy guide on the most popular deck stain colors to help you decide which is best for you. Before we look at the colors, we can talk about a few of the main types of deck stains: transparent, semi-transparent and solid color stains and the pros and cons of each one. Transparent stains provide a clear finish that will show the most amount of your deck’s natural wood grain without altering the color. Minimal to no (clear sealers) UV protection. Solid color stains will cover your…

Staining a Deck in the Spring 2023 Tips With the Spring 2023 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…