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Which Deck Stain is Not the Best Choice?
By admin | January 21, 2010
Choosing a protective sealer for your wooden deck is easier said then done. There are many types of deck stain on the market today that it can be a bit confusing at first. You should follow a few guidelines before making your decision. First of all, most all deck stains are going to fade, fail, or simply wear out over time. This normally happens within a year or two depending on the type of wood and the climate in which your deck must endure. Some deck stain products on the market claim for 5, 8, and even up to 10 years of protection. These products are very heavy pigmented and usually are enhanced with silicone. Many consumer reviews show these products to only last the typical year or two. Not quite the 10 years they were claiming and that has left many consumers upset. The second problem with this type of deck stain is that once it is on your deck, even though it fails prematurely, it is hard to remove completely so a new deck stain can be applied. What normally follows is someone applying a new deck stain over the top of the old stuff. This results in a peeling and flaking mess normally within a year’s time. Deck stain is meant to penetrate wood, not sit on top of old deck stain. It will not adhere to itself year after year much less adhere to another brand of stain. The wood needs to be bare and clean of any old remnants of deck stain before choosing a new sealant.
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