Rejuvenate an Old Deck with a Fresh Coat of Stain
Like paint, a fresh coat of stain on a weathered deck or fence can transform the way your outdoor space looks. With a little elbow grease, you can turn your backyard into an oasis that’s ready for entertaining with friends and family throughout the summer season!
Just as important as the colour you choose, you’ll first need to choose the opacity you’d like. Here’s a quick 101 on stain opacity:
- Clear stain has no colour added and shows the natural beauty of the wood.
- Translucent stain doesn’t obscure the grain and texture of wood and includes just the slightest tone.
- Semi-Transparent stain allows most of the grain and texture to show through, with a slightly more prominent colour.
- Semi-Solid stain, with its deeper shades, covers most imperfections while allowing some of the grain and texture of the wood to show through.
- Solid stain offers the greatest colour depth of all, covering the majority of imperfections while allowing the texture of the wood to peek through lightly.
Take a look at Benjamin Moore’s most popular stain colours here.
After you’ve chosen your stain opacity, you’ll want to choose your colour. Here are some tips on how to choose the right colour for your outdoor area.
Ready to stain? Check out our “How To” video to get the best results.
Once you’re done, you can kick back, relax and enjoy your work all season long!