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There is nothing that says old uncared for house more than a deck with a bad, worn finish or pealing paint. If you are putting in a new deck or re staining an existing deck be sure to use the best deck stain you can find and apply it correctly. You will want to prepare the wood of your deck correctly to accept the stain. You will then want to choose the best type of stain for your particular deck. there are different choices of stains. You can get latex or oil based stains. These stains come in transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid or solid stain.

Before you worry about stain, make sure your deck is properly built to code. replace any bad boards on an old deck. Sand the deck so there are no rough spots or slivers to get in feet. Make sure there are no spots on the wood that have oil or chemicals that would stop stain penetration. Cover all areas around the deck that will not be stained with plastic. Deck stain is very hard to remove. It is good to have someone help you with the job so it goes faster. have all your materials ready and near the job before you start. Staining a deck is one job you want to start and keep going until it is finished. The best deck stain is the one best for your deck.

Depending on the sunlight your deck will receive and the weather conditions you will choose either oil based stain or latex based stain. Oil based stains are messier and smellier but they penetrate more deeply and hold up better in adverse conditions. Latex stains are easier to work with and clean up after wards. Latex stains have less fumes but are not as durable as oil based stains. Darker pigment stains seem to hold up better in bright sunlight. In climates with a lot of moisture it is important to choose a stain with high moisture resistance. The more pigment a stain has and the more solid it looks, the longer it will last. if you like a transparent stain, you will be redoing it every year or so. a semi transparent stain will last two years or more and a solid color stain will last four years or more.

Because you get what you pay for and not all stains are equal, buy the best stain you can afford. Look at ratings on different stains so you get a highly rated one. Ask the sales representative where you shop which stain they would recommend and why. So, for the best deck stain for your deck ask questions, get the best quality you can afford, prepare your deck well and apply the product according to can directions.