Deck Stain Coverage Calculator

Formula

To calculate the total stain needed:

\[ \text{Total Stain Needed} = \frac{\text{Total Area}}{\text{Coverage per Gallon}} \]

Where:

\(\text{Total Stain Needed}\) is the amount of stain required in gallons
Total Area is the total area to be stained in square feet (sq ft)
Coverage per Gallon is the coverage provided by one gallon of stain in square feet (sq ft)

What is Deck Stain Coverage?

Deck stain coverage refers to the area that a specific amount of stain can cover. It depends on factors such as the type of wood, the condition of the deck, and the application method[^1^][^2^].

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Deck Length = 20 ft
Deck Width = 15 ft
Railing Length = 40 ft
Railing Height = 3 ft
Number of Steps = 5
Coverage per Gallon = 200 sq ft

Using the formula:

\[ \text{Total Area} = (20 \times 15) + (40 \times 3) + (5 \times 15) = 300 + 120 + 75 = 495 \text{ sq ft} \]

\[ \text{Total Stain Needed} = \frac{495}{200} \approx 2.48 \text{ gallons} \]

The total stain needed is approximately 2.48 gallons.