DeckStainHelp.com is a help and review site with the goal of offering advice to homeowners with the difficult task of restoring their exterior wooden decks, docks, and wood homes. We have been using and reviewing wood and deck stains since we started working on restoring exterior wood in the early 1990s. This site was developed to help consumers research and ask questions on what would be the best deck stain, with the goal of longevity and just as important, the ease of reapplication.

Will deck stain peel?
Yes, it is very possible that a deck stain can peel. Any deck stain that films or forms a coating on top of the wood can be prone to wearing and peeling. These stain types include solid color deck stains and acrylic-based filming deck stains that are semi-solid and semi-transparent.To avoid the chance of this happening, you want to use a penetrating deck stain. These stains come in transparent, semi-transparent, and semi-solid colors. They also can be oil or water-based. The key is to find the brands that make the deck stains that fully soak into the wood grain.

Another reason a deck stain can peel is improper prep or over-application. Always follow the stain brand’s directions as to how to prep and how much stain to apply. More does not = better in most cases.