How much does a five-gallon bucket of stain cover?

• <div><p>A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.</p></div>

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Last update on October 02, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Nate is a great, professional man. He showed up when he said he would, did a wonderful job of power washing my home and deck and then painting my deck and four outside doors. I will definitely use him again and asked him for cards to refer my friends. His also was less than he quoted me. Use...
Nate's Home Improvement And Services
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Reviewed in July 2025
I am what you consider elderly so have had many decks. This by far exceeds all the others. The finishing details are excellent. Would highly recommend this company. They took down a very small deck and 2 small rooms never used and have a huge deck. Pricing excellent and great crew.
Grizzly Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2024
It went very well. This company took care of many issues with my older home. Deck staining was done with care to do it right and cover all surfaces well. Stood up to the hurricane winds and rain. Very caring people who want to go above and beyond to get it right.
Gridline Construction Services
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Reviewed in August 2023
An emergency project needed to be done, He completed the porch project from request to completion in under 24 hours. Josh and the crew were very responsive and very professional. The deck and rails came out great and are aesthetically pleasing. He got them done under the time we expected. We...
J & H Construction
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Reviewed in February 2022
We had David's team build a new 16' X16' deck off our back porch for a Jacuzzi and install a new French door, leading out to the deck. First and of great important to us, David communicated regularly with us both before and after giving us a quote. We agreed on a start date and he...
David Warman Construction
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Reviewed in June 2021
Overall Elite Pressure Washing did well. Would check areas when dry and rewash if necessary. Did miss three short gutter areas between garage and front porch that we noticed several days later but I took care of those. I would let them do the house, decks with railings/pickets, driveway, patio,...
N.Carolina's Elite Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in May 2021
First week no show second week he came and cut grass and misted some stuff but was first time so I gave him another chance and third time he did it but went to fast or didnt put his deck down so didnt look like it was touched fourth week no show no call fifth week no call no show just a very...
Capps Excavating & Lawn Care - Halaman Utama Facebook
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Reviewed in November 2019
We hired Dallas to install french doors and did a great job. We also hired him to remove and replace our daughter's floor on her front porch with tile, and did demo and repair in her back deck, that included stepping stones, woodworking, painting, and hung lights, and did a very good job. He...
Dallas Whitted
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Reviewed in June 2018
Sonny and team did great work! Scheduled in advance, on time work and high quality. While staining Sonny noticed we had a water rot beam and recommended someone to replace it who was equally great!
Sonnys painting
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Reviewed in July 2016
Bad service provider and poor quality work. Written price quote was for pressure washing and 2 coats of solid deck stain on railings, deck floor and steps, all both topside and underneath. Pressure washing was marginal and the two young men who did the washing did not bother to remove any of the...
Elaran Painting
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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Your tool of choice ultimately comes down to personal preference. Many DIYers prefer applying stain with a lint-free rag, but others stick with a paint brush or a roller. Wipe the stain and work it into the wood, working with and against the grain. If you’re applying multiple coats, allow the stain to dry for around four hours between coats.

Provided conditions are ideal, staining an entire deck should take as little as a couple of hours and up to a couple of days to apply and cure. Additional procedures, like sealing a deck or using additional treatments, may extend the project by a few additional days.

Various kinds of substances and deck preservatives act as protective coatings for wood to prevent rot, which is caused by water getting into the wood and creating cracks and splits. Stains, paints, and sealants are the three best options to protect your wood, but there are also oils, varnishes, and waxes available. You’ll need to reapply sealant at least once per year, and you should inspect your wood deck regularly to look for signs of damage or general wear and tear.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.

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