What about cedar? Fret no more. The experts at Benjamin Moore have you—and your deck—covered. Facebook Pinterest Twitter Email With Woodluxe® Exterior Stains, specially formulated to seal and protect wood even in extreme weather conditions, refreshing your deck and protecting it at the...
For wood that was previously stained, dark cedar and redwood, we recommendOlympic Premium Deck Brightener & Wash. It is a gentler cleaner for these more sensitive surfaces. Get Olympic Premium Deck CleanerBuy Olympic Rescue It! Max Online CAUTION: Premature use will cause the coating to fail. ...
Using either a brush or pressure washer, remove the old stain from the deck. Take precautions to wash with the grain wood whenever possible. Repeat this process until all of the old deck stain has been removed from the deck. Spot strip any sections where the stain didn’t come off the f...
Wood deck stain, as well as the harsh chemical cleaners you use to clean your deck, are known to releasevolatile organic compounds (VOCs)into the environment. VOCs are potentially harmful to you, your family, and any plants or wildlife around your deck.In brief, wood deck stain is not an...
The right deck stain can not only completely make over an old, tired deck — brightening it up and adding a big dash of color to the yard — but it can also add a layer of protection to what is likely your biggest outdoor structure. Because your deck is constantly exposed to all of...
backing. Those features eliminate any possible mess and make it easier to conform the tape to the ledger board’s inside corner, guaranteeing a tight seal. The company also offers a 22-inch-wide sub-ledger flashing tape that prevents water from seeping into or past the ledger board from ...
When restoring an older wood deck, it’s essential to prep the wood correctly. Not doing so can lead to premature failure of the new deck stain. No matter the brand or cost of a deck stain, it will not last as long as it should if it isn’t applied to a properly cleaned and prep...
PART 1: STRIPPING AND PREPARATION If your teak deck is looking a bit thin and tired, or is lifting away from its substrate, or maybe if you just want a new design, now might be the time to start planning its replacement. A key ally in the process will be WEST SYSTEM® and PRO-SE...
Use deck sealing for woods with rich color or grain, like cedar, cypress, redwood, teak, and mahogany. Stain woods for more consistent color, or to mask or hide imperfections. Ideal for pine, spruce, fir, plywood, OSB, and pressure-treated lumber. Check out my postDeck Sealing vs Stainin...
8. Seal Your Deck Depending on what type of lumber you chose to build your platform deck, you will likely need to apply a protective stain or sealant once your wood is dry. If your deck is left unfinished, the wood can begin to crack and splinter. The most common lumber options used ...