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21/03/2024 4:15 pm
Hi! We are a deck cleaning company in the Kansas City area. We started cleaning and staining decks about 5 years ago and most of the products we use are from Home Depot or Sherwin Williams. The stains have not been performing very well. Peeling and wearing off after the first year. We want to look at new deck staining options for 2024 but are unsure of what you would consider the best options this year. Could you offer some advice?
We prefer the semi-transparent deck stains. We have noticed that many semi-transparent stains like Behr look like solid stains. Our customers prefer the see the grain fully. What would you consider to be the best semi-transparent deck stains this year?
Once in a while, we need to apply solid stains. What solid-color deck stains do you like best?
Lastly, do you know if these products can be bought locally or do they need to be bought online? Locally is easier but we are willing to buy online if needed.
Thanks for your help!
21/03/2024 4:17 pm
We prefer the semi-transparent deck stains. We have noticed that many semi-transparent stains like Behr look like solid stains. Our customers prefer the see the grain fully. What would you consider to be the best semi-transparent deck stains this year?
Hi, SP Decks,
We prefer the penetrating semi-transparent deck sains as they are not prone to peeling and are much easier to recoat. Click the link to see the list of our top-rated semi-transparent deck stains
Look at the Restore-A-Deck Semi-Transparent if you prefer water-based and TWP 1500 Series or Armstrong Clark if you prefer oil-based.
21/03/2024 4:17 pm
21/03/2024 4:17 pm
Lastly, do you know if these products can be bought locally or do they need to be bought online? Locally is easier but we are willing to buy online if needed.
Thanks for your help!
You would have to check with each manufacturer to see if there are local dealers near you or not. You will not find any decent deck sains brands in Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, or Sherwin Williams.
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21/03/2024 4:56 pm
@administrator Thanks for your help and links. Do you prefer oil or water-based stains? We have normally used water-based but would consider oil.
21/03/2024 5:45 pm
@administrator Thanks for your help and links. Do you prefer oil or water-based stains? We have normally used water-based but would consider oil.
We like both oil and water-based semi-transparent stains. The key is to make sure that whatever you use, they are penetrating, not filming coatings. Filming coatings dry on top of the wood and will tend to peel.
22/03/2024 3:22 pm
If we've previously used a Behr deck stain, does it make sense to let it wait for it to peel or should we ahead of it and strip and replace?
22/03/2024 4:18 pm
If the Behr has already started to fail/peel, then it is best to remove and start over. Stripping and possibly sanding will be needed. Make sure to brighten after to neutralize and "open" up the grain of the wood.
If you need more prep advice, see this link:
DECKSTAINHELP.COM 