Apply stain to one or two decking boards at a time, moving along the length of the board. While a deck pad can also work fine, we’ve found that a three- or four-inch brush can be ideal to get maximum ...

1. Check the Forecast Wood stain won’t adhere well to damp wood and can crack and peel. Apply stain to dry wood when it hasn’t rained for several days and the forecast calls for at least two days of ...

A. It sounds as if you've given due attention to this important early yet critical phase; others would be wise to follow your example. Ahead, learn why prep is so important before painting a deck and ...

Skipping surface preparation is one of the most common and avoidable mistakes in deck staining. As Shay LaRue, Virtual Handyperson Expert at Frontdoor, an all-in-one app and service that connects ...

The Woodsman Solid Color Deck Stain is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood Stains models like the Solid Color Deck Stain are rated on multiple criteria, ...