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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...