To test which type of stain your deck has, apply deck stripper to a small area of your deck. "Let it sit for about 15 minutes, then wipe it off with a cleaning rag," says Day.

Deck stain is a penetrating wood treatment. Available in options from clear to heavily tinted and costing between $50 to $100 per gallon, deck stain not only makes a deck look good, it also ...

When in doubt, think of your deck stain as an accent color instead of the anchor hue, and you should be good to go. Balance Out a Wrong Choice Trust us; even the pros miss the mark sometimes.

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Staining a wood deck can protect it from water, ice, and snow. When staining a deck, prepare the area, repair the deck, and clean it, before applying the stain. Stain the deck during the spring or ...

Dear James: The beautiful dark stain that I put on my wood deck a few years ago is starting to peel off. How can I repair those spots and keep more spots from peeling? — Ken N. Dear Ken: That ...

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if ...