This post was updated on January 14, 2022
Best Deck Stain Reviews Video
Since 2012 we have been reviewing, rating, and helping consumers find the Best Deck Stain here at DeckStainHelp.com. What is the Best Deck Stain? This is the most popular question that deck owners have. Unfortunately, there is not a “best” deck stain out there. There are products that are better than others, but there is not one that will outperform every other stain. In this video, we will break down what is the best deck stain and rate some of the top stains that we have used in the past 25 years.
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As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites.
All the products he suggests through this site are sold through online sites and in retail stores, allowing the consumer to choose their own means of purchase. Scott’s eCommerce sites do sell many top brands he endorses and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered then feel free to purchase from one of them.
You advise which product is best thank you, but failed to say where to buy it. It seems Lowe’s has a “restore” deck coat 5x product but I’m not sure it’s the same company or product as it’s in a can and looks different… a little confusing
Google search where to buy each product and yes, we do offer links to help find them for each individual review. Nothing confusing about this.