The deck is the focal point of your outdoor oasis — one that should complement the natural surroundings with an organic look. But all decks, whether real or composite wood, are a magnet for all sorts ...

The first time I stained my deck, I think I spent more time choosing a stain than actually working on my deck. With ...

A: Painting over a stain is often the best way to go, especially in a case like yours, where the stain is old and probably tenacious. Painting is also a good solution when you aren’t sure what caused ...

One year of testing tells you how a stain will do after a year on your deck or about three years of weathering on vertical surfaces (siding or fences), as you’ll see in our wood stain ratings.

This stain and sealant combo protects wood from fading and graying. It gives an old, weathered deck a fresh, new look while offering moisture-resistant qualities. This oil-based, semi-transparent ...

Sanding the deck creates a chemical bond between each coat that will enable the stain and sealant to absorb into the wood. Put on a dust mask and safety goggles and smooth rough areas with an ...

Type: Ready Mix Series: Stain and Sealer Color: Transparent Redwood Coverage: 125-175 Sq. Ft./Gallon Smooth Surface Curing Time: 72 Hours to Full Cure ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck Exterior Waterborne Semi-Transparent is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports.

"I have a very large deck that takes me all day to stain. So, I came up with this idea to shorten the lengthy labor-intensive ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side The Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck Clear Sealer is part of the Wood stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood stains ...