If you're about to stain a deck, you may wonder whether transparent or solid stain is best. Here are the factors to consider ...

Find out what distinguishes two popular finishes, paint vs. stain, to get the right protection for your deck.

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A backyard deck can be the perfect platform for good times, but a wooden surface needs a proper sealant to protect it against the ...

Many people like using a semi-transparent wood stain better than a solid one—even if it might not last as long—because it allows for more of the natural wood grain to come through. (Solid stain covers ...

Hemp Shield Products LLC has launched three new eco-friendly wood care solutions — Finish Remover, Wood Cleaner, and Wood Brightener. These new product launches reflect our ongoing commitment to ...

Protect your deck from rain, UV rays, and costly damage by recognizing when it's time for a fresh coat of stain.

The Sherwin-Williams SuperDeck Exterior Waterborne Semi-Transparent is part of the Wood Stains test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Wood Stain models like the SuperDeck Exterior ...

DEAR TIM: I put my wood deck to bed for the season about a month ago. Suffice it to say I was really upset. Back in the spring I went to great lengths to clean the deck and reseal it. I purchased an ...