Solid deck stains can last up to 10 years after application. Many of the best solid deck stains can last for a decade, while some clear treatments need annual reapplication.

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.

Staining with a highly rated product from a brand like Behr, Olympic, or Valspar can spruce up and protect wood. We spend ...

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Woodsman Solid Color Deck Stain wood stain to find out if it's worth it.

As we head into Labor Day you’ll see sales and rebates for wood stains. The three-day weekend gives you time to stain your deck, and conditions are ideal as the weather cools and humidity drops. ...

But even the best semi-transparent stains in our tests aren’t as tough as the top solid stains, and our data say that this type of stain will probably last only two to three years on a deck.

As we head into Labor Day you’ll see sales and rebates for wood stains. The three-day weekend gives you time to stain your deck, and conditions are ideal as the weather cools and humidity drops ...

Solid Color Deck Stains. Thompson’s WaterSeal Solid Color Waterproofing Wood Stain and Sealer, Chestnut Brown, 1 Gallon Thompson’s WaterSeal. 104 ...

It just tested 29 deck stains. ... And for solid stain, Consumer Reports named Behr's Solid Color Waterproofing Wood Stain a Best Buy. It's sold at Home Depot for $29. Stay Connected.

The national cost to stain a deck averages about $800 for a 200 square foot deck or about $4 per square foot. ... Semi-Solid: $50 to $100 per gallon, shows slight amounts of wood grain; ...