Deck stain
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Sep 27, 2014Almost all stains pretty much work the same. Some such as Thomson's has been around a while and have a pretty good reputation for reliability. In any case many stains wear at different rates depending upon use, sun exposure and quality of application. To check the seal that the stain provides sprinkle a few drops of water on the deck. If it beads up like a newly waxed car you do not need to seal, but if it soaks up the water, then its time to do it again. As far as what is best, this is a difficult thing to determine as it all depends upon the quality of the prep you put into the deck before application as well as weather, wood condition, the application itself and how much the deck is used. I have seen some stains that people swear were garbage work really well, and some that feel were the best on the market complain that they were unhappy with the product. So my advice is to carefully prep the deck to accept the new stain, brush in it around edges to really work it into the wood well, spray the surface with more and roll it even to get a good long lasting look and performance out of the product you purchase.Helpful Reply
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Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com on Sep 27, 2014Restore is for decks that need a complete covering. its more like a thick paint then a stain. Great to fill gaps and to seal splinters. Stick with the semi as it will provide a bit more coverage on uneven board color yet show the pattern of the wood. Just be sure to power wash and sand before you do anything and set the nails or pull them and use deck screws.Helpful Reply
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April on Sep 28, 2014We used Armstrong Clark. Semi transparent Amber. Love it!Helpful Reply
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