How often should my wooden deck be refinished or stained?

Answer by  Scott24 (13)

If the deck is brand new, it needs to be sealed immediately. Examine the deck annually to check for any dirt, algae or debris. For best protection, reseal your deck once a year, but twice a year is probably more than adequate for most climate regions. If you notice water damage to any of the boards, replace and reseal them.

Answer by  Brandydog (631)

Depending on weathering, you should probably refinish it about once per decade. Again, the length really depndeds on wear and tear. Look for peeling finnish.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Every two to three years I restain mine everytime I notice that I can see bare wood through the stain thats when I know the stain can no longr hold up to the elements and how often you do it will also depend on what zone you live in i'm in NY so mine takes a beating.

Answer by  Jamie81 (27)

A wooden deck should be refinished or stained every 8 years, but no more than 10 times, otherwise the wood starts to loose it's stregth and becomes a hazard to users. A well maintained deck will have high quality stains and finishers that help prevent water and foot traffic damage.

Answer by  xtremetree (306)

The rule of thumb is every three to five years depending on the stain and sealant that you choose to use. By power washing yearly you can extend the life of your deck.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Staining all depends on the brand of stain you use refinishing probably about every two to three years that way the wodd stays refreshed.

Answer by  remotron5000 (32)

If you live in a "harsh" environment, natural wear-and-tear is bound to happen. From personal experience, I can say generally every two to three years a staining would be sufficient. However depending on local weather conditions and quality of your initial stain that time may or may not be shortened.

Answer by  tiffga (13)

There is no exact time period for how often your deck should be refinished or stained. It depends on several factors: the quality of the existing finish, the severity of the weather, the amount of traffic it gets, and whether you have animals that will scratch it. Only do it when necessary based on these factors.

Answer by  Amom (701)

It Depends on the quality of stain and the type of winter weather your area has,but most stains on the market say they are good for five years.

Answer by  Sara29 (52)

Your deck should be refinished based on the wear of it. If it is gray-brown and the wood is showing signs of age, it may be time.