tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post3466811652377401233..comments2024-03-29T01:33:15.504-06:00Comments on Simple Details: we stained our deck blackpam {simple details}http://www.blogger.com/profile/03915141585407223968noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-8186502889533270842017-07-25T14:58:35.520-06:002017-07-25T14:58:35.520-06:00Hi Anna, It's been almost three years since st...Hi Anna, It's been almost three years since staining the deck, and although we still love it, it didn't last as long as we were hoping. After a couple years it needed touched up, we have harsh summer sun and Colorado winters. I don't necessarily think it was the stain, over the years we've tried several different high end products and despite the promises, they all seem to perform the same, needing re-coating after a couple years. Good luck with your choice! pam {simple details}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03915141585407223968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-39677733785346813092017-06-07T07:08:50.148-06:002017-06-07T07:08:50.148-06:00Did you post a follow-up on how the stain lasted o...Did you post a follow-up on how the stain lasted over the winter. We are getting ready for our annual deck staining...somehow the winters in Chicago (wet or dry) cause peeling every spring. We currently use a dark brown stain (to go with tudor details on the house) but I'd love to switch to black. I've started using indoor/outdoor rugs to protect little feet from the heat during the hot days.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07994861237941306785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-89597007112764836962014-10-05T17:39:45.468-06:002014-10-05T17:39:45.468-06:00I can't believe it's taken me this long to...I can't believe it's taken me this long to get over to read about and see your black deck! I've been a bad blog friend! I love your deck - I love the classic timeless contrast of black and white. I painted our front door black this summer and I'm loving it. We have some black outdoor chairs we want from IKEA to go on the porch. I think my Mom is going to get them for us for Christmas - I can't wait till next spring to really spiff the porch up :)Sew a Fine Seamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534917822179287644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-2543951861027430352014-09-05T15:12:26.339-06:002014-09-05T15:12:26.339-06:00I love the black on the deck. Black always looks c...I love the black on the deck. Black always looks classic. Great Craigslist score! Tracy Lavertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163457192506773480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-12111942903463274052014-09-03T20:44:55.116-06:002014-09-03T20:44:55.116-06:00I think the deck looks so stunning against the wal...I think the deck looks so stunning against the walls of your home...such a very classic look...you certainly can bring the elegance outdoors too!!!Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-84381449959108753652014-09-03T16:38:27.218-06:002014-09-03T16:38:27.218-06:00I think it's absolutely beautiful Pam! I don&#...I think it's absolutely beautiful Pam! I don't think it would do well on our deck with sometimes up to 5 dogs when Bethany's visiting with her crew. Plus I have overhanging trees and lots of constant debris. I love the contrast and hope for you that it over-winter's well! xo NancyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04880451168189671638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-45799915641691109632014-09-03T12:47:48.884-06:002014-09-03T12:47:48.884-06:00Your deck is soooo pretty! I love the dark stain a...Your deck is soooo pretty! I love the dark stain and I love your new furniture! But aren't you worried about it being out in the weather? <br /><br />www.modvintagelife.comNita Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833196166679983378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-83804826688209443652014-09-03T09:58:34.041-06:002014-09-03T09:58:34.041-06:00I love it black, it came out great Pam! Looks so ...I love it black, it came out great Pam! Looks so beautiful with your white house & black shutters, and your pretty yard!Lisa @ Shine Your Lighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07301618725406172528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-45179941934574490112014-09-03T09:22:02.924-06:002014-09-03T09:22:02.924-06:00I love the black! I love the black! Mallory | Confetti and Stripeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07067730709162368094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-33179705335001570072014-09-03T06:54:48.424-06:002014-09-03T06:54:48.424-06:00I love, love, love how it looks Pam! We need to re...I love, love, love how it looks Pam! We need to refinish our back deck and using black isn't something that was even on my radar until now. And can we talk about how beautiful it looks with your pillows, flowers, and other accessories? The perfect place for hanging out on summer evenings!Kris @ Driven by Décorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05533313245236432402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-49833521223892827382014-09-02T17:00:23.344-06:002014-09-02T17:00:23.344-06:00I absolutely love it!!!! Now the deck floors go we...I absolutely love it!!!! Now the deck floors go well with the rest of the black exterior of your home! Love the set you found too,and yeah, reupholstering it would be a better option since outdoor cushions are way too expensive, but then again, it is end of the season, so you might find bargains out there. Love the vignettes on your potting bench too! Can't blame you for spending your time outdoors!!!!!!Vel Cristehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296838254480885046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-6209421371521242882014-09-02T14:22:24.660-06:002014-09-02T14:22:24.660-06:00Our yard is crazy with the bajjilionty trees, but ...Our yard is crazy with the bajjilionty trees, but I love it in yours! Ah.. black. So chic. <br />Looks wonderful!!Shannon Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17327314550194073890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-43843438084503901262014-09-02T14:09:09.668-06:002014-09-02T14:09:09.668-06:00Pam, another fantastic score on CL. The rattan pa...Pam, another fantastic score on CL. The rattan patio set is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! You have to be one of the luckiest people in the world with your great scores. Either that or we need to move to Denver. Your deck looks great as everything you touch always does. Your incredible talent never ceases to amaze me. You are one great designer and I love everything you do and won't miss your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-48037131164901558082014-09-02T12:54:21.717-06:002014-09-02T12:54:21.717-06:00It looks great! I love your stain choice!It looks great! I love your stain choice!Elizabeth @ The Little Black Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588741497473825934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-26273750832721803862014-09-02T10:38:43.249-06:002014-09-02T10:38:43.249-06:00Pam,
Your deck looks great! We desperately need t...Pam,<br />Your deck looks great! We desperately need to stain the decking around our pool but it just hasn't happened yet. I do believe it will be up to me as Chris will be out of commission due to an upcoming surgery. Your new rattan furniture is gorgeous as well!! have a great week!!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082661310058536555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-40024115566164810902014-09-02T10:22:25.517-06:002014-09-02T10:22:25.517-06:00Pam...it looks great!Pam...it looks great!Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654179547882975006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-88475084759849240492014-09-02T08:41:31.730-06:002014-09-02T08:41:31.730-06:00It turned out beautiful!! The black is so chic an...It turned out beautiful!! The black is so chic and different. I can't wait to see how it holds up after sun and snow :)decordeliriumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891051320774095362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-64136422120422993482014-09-02T08:31:42.614-06:002014-09-02T08:31:42.614-06:00I was just wondering the other day when we were go...I was just wondering the other day when we were going to get a glimpse at your deck?! I think it turned out beautiful. Dana Frielinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069939931511059612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-85993940266715811962014-09-02T08:20:58.826-06:002014-09-02T08:20:58.826-06:00Hi Pam! Your deck looks great.. love the black but...Hi Pam! Your deck looks great.. love the black but I can see you what you mean regarding what settles between the wood pieces and the scratching. It's always a tough decision when you consider decks and floor finishes. The composite wood for the outside is popular around our neck of the woods. You can get any color and finish and it seems to be require less maintenance.<br /><br />Hope your kids have a great start to a new school year. I always looked forward to getting back into the routine. We are 2/3 the way finished with the house .. it's been so much more than I thought it would be and there is no way I can focus on much else. Hope to be back in blogland in a few weeks.<br /><br />xxleslieLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280782743483018226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-49078005238341885092014-09-02T08:01:42.307-06:002014-09-02T08:01:42.307-06:00Pam I LOVE the way your deck looks stained black!!...Pam I LOVE the way your deck looks stained black!! Everything about your deck is so pretty!!ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-6697375834944911022014-09-02T07:56:10.822-06:002014-09-02T07:56:10.822-06:00I love your deck stained black. We stained ours bl...I love your deck stained black. We stained ours black a few years ago, but we eventually had to go over it with Rustoleum Restore. I wish you much better luck. It could be the product we used though. We used Behr stain. I'm sure BM is much better quality. Love your potting bench and your new patio furniture. I must remember to check Craigslist often. Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-58967003628556545792014-09-02T07:43:04.994-06:002014-09-02T07:43:04.994-06:00I love the look of your deck but I know what you a...I love the look of your deck but I know what you are saying with dark versus light!! We stained our floors dark inside and it is definately more maintanance. I do love them though!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-88907807323600820622014-09-02T07:40:03.785-06:002014-09-02T07:40:03.785-06:00Very sharp I really like it!!Very sharp I really like it!!therelishedroosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968818627323512213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-41400420755320150802014-09-02T07:24:48.087-06:002014-09-02T07:24:48.087-06:00It looks great - love the contrast with the grass ...It looks great - love the contrast with the grass too. Another amazing Craigslist score :)My Notting Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029931096995642571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2859743855906273917.post-25305043350280056202014-09-02T07:11:04.347-06:002014-09-02T07:11:04.347-06:00This post comes with a bonus! I can't imagine ...This post comes with a bonus! I can't imagine your deck with anything other than black. Excellent choice and honest review. Now on to the the gasp that you heard further west. That was me getting a look at your CL score. You simply can't buy things like that anymore. Amazing find and style. Lucky you...<br />SharonThehouseofhamptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09249041162930070197noreply@blogger.com