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OT DIYers, what deck stain is the best?
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:43 am
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:43 am
Restaining my outdoor wood deck this weekend. I'm trying to decide between water-based and oil-based.
From what research I've been able to do on the interwebs, I've found that water-based used to get a bad rap, but is in favor now.
Wondering which brands hold up best to our tropical summers in the South and hearing about any good advice.
From what research I've been able to do on the interwebs, I've found that water-based used to get a bad rap, but is in favor now.
Wondering which brands hold up best to our tropical summers in the South and hearing about any good advice.
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Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:47 am to Clutch Cargo
Have had the most success with oil-based here in GA.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:48 am to Clutch Cargo
Oil based can be nasty to skin and clothes but normally have worked better for me. Just be careful with it.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:48 am to Clutch Cargo
darker the color and less translucence the more protection.
I use the yellow can, I think its Olympic, oil based, Australian something color and has lasted quite well
I use the yellow can, I think its Olympic, oil based, Australian something color and has lasted quite well
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:49 am to Clutch Cargo
Did mine last year with a water based stain from Behr. Still looks great.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:50 am to SouthOfSouth
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Oil based can be nasty to skin and clothes but normally have worked better for me. Just be careful with it.
Just a little stain - it won't hurt you.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:53 am to BoredOne
Same here last year and has held up OK, but my deck was built in 2000. Deck gets a lot of foot traffic and tree debris
Posted on 4/30/14 at 11:59 am to Clutch Cargo
TWP 1500. It gets very good reviews. The darker the stain the longer it will last. Staining goes on much easier than paint. Use a foam finger roller...
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 12:01 pm
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:01 pm to Clutch Cargo
Cabot
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:03 pm to wickowick
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TWP 1500. It gets very good reviews. The darker the stain the longer it will last. Staining goes on much easier than paint
just used TWP on mine. stuff is legit.
i used the 100 i think (the one that has the more VOCs) and isn't available in all 50 states.
took a couple weeks in all but well worth it.
i used yellawood pressure treated pine so if you have questions...
eta here you go. STAY AWAY FROM BEHR/HOME DEPOT!!!!!!!
Popular deck stain reviews
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 12:05 pm
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:04 pm to NYCAuburn
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darker the color and less translucence the more protection.
But also the darker the hotter it is to walk on....so I guess that should be factored in to the equation.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:04 pm to dash-right-93-berlin
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Cabot
Thats the yellow can I used. for some reason I thought olympic.
Cabot Australian Timber Oil and its held up very well for at least 4 years now
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:07 pm to NYCAuburn
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Cabot Australian Timber Oil and its held up very well for at least 4 years now
from what i've seen its SUPER expensive compared to TWP.
TWP is $150ish for a 5 gallon tub, cabot timber is a ton more expensive at like $40-50 a gallon.
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:14 pm to CAD703X
I have ordered direct from TWP, website might be specialty sealants or something similar with free shipping.
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:20 pm to CAD703X
just get it from amazon, save a ton of money!!!! 
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:25 pm to Happygilmore
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just get it from amazon, save a ton of money!!!!
Will a drone deliver it?
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:25 pm to Clutch Cargo
What kind of prep work needs to be done before staining? Do I need to pressure wash deck or is just hosing it off ok? Do I need to sand it? I've been putting it off and would almost rather just build a new deck than stain the old one
Posted on 4/30/14 at 12:29 pm to SirSaintly
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What kind of prep work needs to be done before staining? Do I need to pressure wash deck or is just hosing it off ok? Do I need to sand it? I've been putting it off and would almost rather just build a new deck than stain the old one
it depends on the condition, there isnt a one fits all answer, except the one that involves every step
Posted on 4/30/14 at 2:07 pm to SirSaintly
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What kind of prep work needs to be done before staining? Do I need to pressure wash deck or is just hosing it off ok? Do I need to sand it? I've been putting it off and would almost rather just build a new deck than stain the old one
yes, if its new you need to do this to get the builder 'wax' off the wood
if its old, you need to do this to clean & prep the wood.
they make kits; typically have 2 parts, a cleaner and then a finishing wash/PH balancer so the wood really takes the stain.
honestly, if you're going to spend hundreds of dollars on stain, spending another $50 to properly prep the wood before applying is more important than anything.
in short: if you don't properly prep the wood before staining you're throwing money away.
This post was edited on 4/30/14 at 2:10 pm
Posted on 4/30/14 at 2:29 pm to CAD703X
PS does diesel really work if you're not trying to change the color?
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