The best deck stain applicators can make a huge impact on your project's finished look. We tested our top picks. See our ...
Solid wood stains: Just like regular paint, solid stains hide the grain of the wood, and the best should last three to five years on a deck, with the longest life of the three types of stains.
Any stain can be used on a deck under five years old, but semi-solid or solid stains will help preserve aging, weathered wood. “In New England, the best we can hope for is three to five years on ...