Hello Im new and know basically nothing about decks but we just had a new one installed Friday - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/hello-im-new-and-know-basically-nothing-about-decks-but-we-just-had-a-new-one-installed-friday/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:25:26 +0000 wpForo 60 Hello Im new and know basically nothing about decks but we just had a new one installed Friday https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/hello-im-new-and-know-basically-nothing-about-decks-but-we-just-had-a-new-one-installed-friday/#post-10530 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 22:42:04 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Mike J https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/hello-im-new-and-know-basically-nothing-about-decks-but-we-just-had-a-new-one-installed-friday/#post-10530 Hello Im new and know basically nothing about decks but we just had a new one installed Friday https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/hello-im-new-and-know-basically-nothing-about-decks-but-we-just-had-a-new-one-installed-friday/#post-10527 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:34:59 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/hello-im-new-and-know-basically-nothing-about-decks-but-we-just-had-a-new-one-installed-friday/#post-10527 Hello Im new and know basically nothing about decks but we just had a new one installed Friday https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/hello-im-new-and-know-basically-nothing-about-decks-but-we-just-had-a-new-one-installed-friday/#post-10526 Sun, 10 Apr 2016 05:17:16 +0000
As I understand it from this website I should wait until at least the fall to stain the deck. Should I waterproof it at all in the meantime?

From the info gathered at this site I should use a kit to clean/wash as well as brighten when the time comes. Is there a specific stain you would use for Dallas? As I understand it there is basically three good stains that y'all go by, I'm assuming these would be good for Dallas too?

Considering that 20 ft on the deck will be enclosed (has roof protecting it) is there any additional advice you'd give me regarding the difference in weathering? Is it a good idea to use two different stains? One for the enclosed area and one for the exposed?

I appreciate the information and thank you for creating this website.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Mike J https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/hello-im-new-and-know-basically-nothing-about-decks-but-we-just-had-a-new-one-installed-friday/#post-10526