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How to stain wood deck?



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Tips to stain my wood deck?
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Franklinrawley on Jun 30, 2018
first I would use a pressure washer and get rid of any problems the old stains might be causing. believe it or not, this will get basic wood to rise and most of it will be about the same color to start a new stain. Might want to try a cedar or a stain with a medium color to help blend any differences.Helpful Reply -
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AmAtHome on Jun 30, 2018
Get cleaner made for decks, and use a stiff brush and mop. Or pressure wash lightly. There are lots of stains that can be colored and semi-transparent or solid.Helpful Reply -
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Canadianlady on Mar 11, 2017
Whatever method you decide to use, don't forget to use some type of water resistant wood seal on your deck every couple of years. It will significantly prolong the life of the deck.Helpful Reply -
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Shoshana on May 24, 2018
Thomson's WaterSeal is a good oneHelpful Reply -
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Ginny on May 24, 2018
I have always used Minwax products with excellent results.Helpful Reply -
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Vimarhonor on May 24, 2018
Meticulous preparation efforts are important to a sucessfully finish.In my experience-I find the Sikkens to be the best for wood toned seals and have also had great sucess with Behr transparent and solid stains. I cant emphasize the proper prep and cleaning enough. Behr and Valspar have excellent customer support if any question or problems, and have provided replacement product when a product failure has occurred.Helpful Reply -
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William on May 24, 2018
Any good top brand UV deck stain will work. Cabot, Olympic, Behr (not the deck over product), Thompson's, Sikkens. Sherman Williams Super Deck.Helpful Reply -
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Mogie on May 24, 2018
First decide if oil based or water based is right for your situation:Water-Based Stain Advantages:- Dry quickly
- Keep its color for a longer period of time
- Provides a richer hue of color
- No harmful odor or fumes, not flammable
- Breathable stain
- Easier cleanup (only requires soap and water)
- Extremely mildew and mold resistant
Oil-Based Stain Advantages:- Requires more time to dry which allows for a more even finish
- Penetrates wood deeper
- Extremely durable
- Thicker seal for wood
Less long-term maintenanceHelpful Reply -
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KMS Woodworks on Nov 26, 2014
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