Deck Stains that Last the Longest!

Deck Stains that Last the Longest!  Deborah Laemmerhirt  203-994-4297.  www.HomesInConnecticutForSale.com. 
By applying the right type of stain to your deck, and the right brand of product, you can stretch out the staining cycle and save yourself lots of work in the process.

To help your deck deal with the stress of sun, rain, wind and inclement weather, protect it as much as possible:

Top quality clear coating provides protection, but has to be applied every year. Pigmented stains impart color and prolong the life of the stain.

Pigmented stains come in two types and, here again, you have a choice:

Semi-transparent stains permit the wood’s grain and texture to show. You have to reapply them every 18 months or so. Solid-color stains show the wood’s texture but not the grain. They can last three to five years.

Quality Counts

How can you spot the best quality deck stain among the many products on your retailer’s shelves? Deck Stains that Last the Longest!

First, zero in on water-based stains made with 100 percent acrylic binder. These stains are extremely tough and durable, so they’ll last longer than run-of-the-mill coating. Many even contain special ingredients that help prevent unsightly mildew from forming.

Paint Quality Institute studies show that some top quality 100 percent acrylic coatings outperform the others — providing the most durable, longest-lasting protection for wood decks. Deck Stains that Last the Longest!

Ace Wood Royal® Behr Premium® Weather Proofing