Why didnt my deck hold up after a year?
There are several reasons why deck sealers and stains do not hold up. The most common is that the deck was not prepped right. Anytime a finish is applied all of the previous coating must be removed. If it was not all removed the new coating will not penetrate all the way into the wood. Another reason is that an inferior product was used. Typically from Home Depot, Lowes, and other high volume box stores. They carry products for novice users and dont carry the high quality oil products necessary to protect your deck. The last reason is that the stain was probably sprayed, which usually comes out uneven on the flooring.
