Q: What not to do when staining a deck?

• <div><p>When staining a deck, don&rsquo;t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don&rsquo;t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don&rsquo;t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right. </p></div>

Q: Does decking oil stop algae?

• <div><p>Many decking oils can help slow down algae growth, but they don't completely stop it. These oils work by sealing the wood, which reduces moisture and, therefore, algae growth. Some decking oils also help protect against UV damage, but they need to be reapplied according to the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions to ensure the decking stays protected.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep my cedar from graying?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t treat a cedar fence, it will turn from reddish brown to gray over time. You can keep the cedar from graying and retain its attractive, deep red color by sealing your cedar fence with a stain that keeps the wood&rsquo;s oils in and serves as a barrier against the sun&rsquo;s UV rays.</p></div>

Q: How to restore faded Trex decking?

• <div><p>There are deck restoration products and oil-based wood stains that can help bring back some of the color and shine to your faded Trex decking. However, if your boards are suffering from serious fading due to UV rays or chemical cleaning products, don&rsquo;t expect miracles. Also, these products are only suitable for use on the older Trex boards, not the capped, second-generation Trex products. </p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain is too much?

• <div><p>Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don&rsquo;t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2025
Brantley Construction did a wonderful job building our new deck. We are very happy with the result. Chris was very professional and was easy to work. We highly recommend.
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Reviewed in August 2024
I had house damage from a neighbor's fallen tree. Jeremiah had previously built my side deck a couple of years ago. That deck was damaged because of tree. He rebuilt and added to it, and rebuilt a custom fence pattern. Also, I had him rebuild my back deck. Everything looks great! He is very...
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Reviewed in June 2023
They did an excellent job building my deck. I would highly recommend them and will be using them again.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Absolutely top notch work from start to finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Aaron for any work needed. From tile and flooring to an entire new deck, the work is impeccable and the pricing is fair!
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Reviewed in February 2023
Absolutely beautiful work. My deck turned out better than I anticipated. The crew was professional and they completed the job in a timely manner and even cleaned up after themselves. I would absolutely recommend them and will be using them again for future projects.
Thomas Enterprises
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Reviewed in February 2023
Applegate decking went above and beyond my expectations! My deck looks amazing! they were professional and had outstanding customer service. I will definitely hire again for future projects and I highly recommend this company to anyone needing work done.
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Reviewed in June 2022
Did a great job was very knowledgeable on the type of stain to use and when exactly the deck needed to be stained Will definitely hire again and would recommend to anyone
Remod Elevation
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Reviewed in October 2021
I have worked with the owner of this company for years. Her and her team are very professional, always on time, and do a great with landscaping. She even redid our deck! I would recommend Story and her team to anyone.
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Reviewed in September 2021
I would absolutely recommend Applegate Renovation for porch and deck needs. They are very fast and efficient and they do a beautiful job! Exceeding my expectations!!!
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Reviewed in May 2021
Terry was very considerate, reliable, and precise while working on the project. Plan to have him back later this summer. We. feel fortunate to have found a good carpenter to repair our deck. Highly recommend him.
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

Many decking oils can help slow down algae growth, but they don't completely stop it. These oils work by sealing the wood, which reduces moisture and, therefore, algae growth. Some decking oils also help protect against UV damage, but they need to be reapplied according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the decking stays protected.

If you don’t treat a cedar fence, it will turn from reddish brown to gray over time. You can keep the cedar from graying and retain its attractive, deep red color by sealing your cedar fence with a stain that keeps the wood’s oils in and serves as a barrier against the sun’s UV rays.

There are deck restoration products and oil-based wood stains that can help bring back some of the color and shine to your faded Trex decking. However, if your boards are suffering from serious fading due to UV rays or chemical cleaning products, don’t expect miracles. Also, these products are only suitable for use on the older Trex boards, not the capped, second-generation Trex products.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

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