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10 Easy Tips to help you Stain Your Wood Deck

1. Make sure to understand the difference in the types of Deck Stains. There are Transparent, Semi-Transparent, Semi-Solid and, Solid Deck Stains.

2. Choose a stain that penetrates deep into the wood. The better it penetrates the better it will work perfor [ ... ]

Have you ever looked at your wood or deck and wished that you could maintain the natural appearance without changing the color by adding a Tinted Stain? Now you can! A first for the Wood Deck Stain Industry, Defy Extreme Wood Stain utilizes Nano-Technology to give the best UV protection on the mark [ ... ]

One of the most popular questions that we get is "what is the best deck stain"? Unfortunately there is not a "best deck stain" but there are many high end deck and wood stains. The problem is trying to find the best deck stain for you and the environment that you live in. There are many factors in  [ ... ]

All of this talk about “green,” sustainable, LEED’s compliant, what does it mean, why is it important? Many markets have embraced this concept and are benefiting from the performance of these types of products. Gemini introduced Storm Shield Deck Stain in 2010 and has experienced significant g [ ... ]

Tips for Cleaning IPE Wood IPE exotic hardwood is from the Brazilian Ironwood family. IPE resists rotting, decay, termites and has incredible strength. IPE's amazing durability can be attributed to it's extreme density which makes it 5 times harder then PTP, Cedar, and Redwood. It has become in rec [ ... ]

Tips for Staining IPE Wood IPE exotic hardwood is from the Brazilian Ironwood family and has become in recent years a favorite for residential decks. Event though it is naturally resistant to rot and decay, IPE needs to be stained on an annual basis if you want to retain the rich color tones of the [ ... ]

When it comes to wood and deck restoration the most important step in the process is the preparation of the wood. If the wood is not prepped properly then the wood stain or sealer will not perform at its best. Using the Restore-A-Deck 2 Step kits will make the preparation process easier and faster.  [ ... ]

Unfortunately Behr Deck Stain is probably one of the most popular wood stains used by homeowners. Mostly due to the fact that consumers frequent the "Big Box" stores instead of doing the proper research on what makes a high quality stain. Behr Wood and Deck stains have proven through th [ ... ]

One of the most popular questions that we get is "what is the best deck stain"? Unfortunately there is not a "best deck stain" but there are many high end deck and wood stains. The problem is trying to find the best deck stain for you and the environment that you live in. There are many factors in  [ ... ]

Your #1 source for exterior restoration supplies. Home Works Supply carries a premium selection of wood stain products, masonry waterproofing products, chimney repair and roof cleaning products with more added all the time. A professional support staff to help you find the right product for you a [ ... ]

The new TWP 1500 Series is now available. This new series will replace the current 500 series immediately and will eventually replace the TWP 100 Series when it becomes obsolete due to national changes in VOC laws.

All colors from both the 100 series and the 500 series are now available in the TWP 1 [ ... ]

10 Easy Tips to help you Stain Your Wood Deck

1. Make sure to understand the difference in the types of Deck Stains. There are Transparent, Semi-Transparent, Semi-Solid and, Solid Deck Stains.

2. Choose a stain that penetrates deep into the wood. The better it penetrates the better it will work perfor [ ... ]

Messmers Wood Deck Stains have been manufactured for over twenty years! Utilizing only the best ingredients, Messmers Stains will greatly prolong the life of your wood while giving a beautiful natural appearance!