Keeping a wood deck in good shape takes a lot of work. Even if you stain or seal it, the boards can still crack and splinter, making the deck look old and worn. Switching over to composite decking is ...

paint-type deck coatings, are acrylic finishes that form a film on the wood. The biggest difference is the film thickness and the amount of pigment and other ingredients that block ultraviolet ...

In summer many people do chores around the garden they have been putting off, and one of the most dreaded jobs is having to paint decks and fences. Wooden decks and fences need to be repainted ...

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 ...

Whether it is better to paint or stain an old deck depends on your goals. If you want the most durable protective layer for the wood, it’s better to paint. Oil-based paint will offer better ...

After 15 years, the non-slip paint on my boat deck looked faded and dirty ... I can even choose silica, wood, rubber or synthetic aggregate to adjust the size, shape and traction of the aggregate.

Each autumn, leaves fall from above to signal the changing of the seasons. But if you’ve got a wood deck, the leaves also signal trouble ahead. As leaves, pine needles and other tree-canopy ...

Since most decks are made of wood, it’s necessary to apply a protective layer of paint or stain to keep the wood protected from the sun, rain, sleet, and snow. While stain can be a good choice ...

Whether building a deck ... painting and staining experience. How much does it cost to stain a pergola? Due to the high number of ornamentations and the elevated height of much of a pergola’s ...