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Why Are There Streaks When I Stain My Deck? Causes of Lap Marks.

Avoid Lap Marks

What are Lap Marks? Lap marks occur when wet stain overlaps dry stain, creating an area with either higher gloss or darker shade. This is a permanent, and often irreversible problem that occurs with most water based stains. In the past, hardware stores carried oil based stains, which cleaned up and thin with mineral spirits; […]

Mild Detergents: What are Those?

What are Mild Detergents? One TIME Wood suggests using  mild detergents to clean your deck before re-application of the stain or while winterizing your deck, but many people wonder: what is a mild detergent? A mild detergent is typically a hand dish washing soap that only contains surfactants that dissolve dirt and grease as opposed […]

Winterize Now! 3-Steps to Winterize your Deck

For those of us in Northern states, winter is the time to store your outdoor furniture and begin the process of winterizing your deck for the harsh, hindering weather that is on its way shortly. For those who don’t know how, don’t worry! We here at One TIME are here to help. Here’s a quick […]

Summer Is Here, Enjoy Your Deck at Least One TIME™

It’s Time To Enjoy Your Deck             It’s the summer season and what better way to enjoy it than relaxing on your deck and enjoying the warm weather. If you will be entertaining family and friends, it’s important to have your deck looking its best. With One TIME™, that is easily achievable. One TIME™ is […]

Whatever Your Outdoor Staining Project … Use One TIME, Every Time.

We all know that One TIME™ stain is the easiest to use, best protecting, longest warranty deck stain on the market at 7 years, but did you also know that it does a LOT more than decks? Whatever your outdoor wood protection needs, One TIME™ stain is the perfect choice for your application. For starters, […]

One TIME … It’s Not Just A Stain … It’s An Investment!

PREPPED AND STAINED. NOW WHAT? Now that you have prepped your deck and stained it with One TIME™ Stain, it is time to sit back, relax and enjoy the fruits of your labors. Over the next several posts, this blog will explore not only ideas to improve your deck, but we will also explore ways […]

How To Maintain Your Stained Deck

How to Maintain a Beautiful Deck   After you have applied One TIME wood protector, allowed it to cure, and enjoyed its beauty for several years.  The time has come to make sure you properly clean and maintains your deck to ensure the lasting quality of the protectant. This guide is going to be covering […]

How To Protect Your Deck

Now that you’ve learned the four steps to prepping your deck you’re ready to apply One TIME. Applying One TIME is the most enjoyable part of the process as you’re enriching the beauty of your wood.  You’ll witness the incredible difference the high-quality One TIME will make on your prepped wood. Materials Needed to apply One […]

How To Prep Your Deck For Staining

Prepping your deck to be stained with One TIME is a simple process that, depending on the size of the area to be stained, can be accomplished in one afternoon. Whether you are experienced with staining decks or a complete novice, prepping your deck for One TIME is easily within your capabilities.    The importance […]