Deck Stain for a 12×24 Deck
A 12×24 deck is 288 sq ft — about 3 gallons of stain for two coats (bare boards drink the first coat). Adjust coats below.
Stain to buy
3 gal
Deck area
288 sq ft
Stain (2 coats)
2.3 gallonsbuy 3 gal
Coverage
250 sq ft / gallonper coat on bare decking
Stain cost (est.)
$105~$35/gal
Doing this for work? Estimate the whole job in minutes.
JRIQ turns plans and site photos into full material + labor estimates with AI — built by the team behind these calculators.
Try it free →
Want the full guide — tools, step-by-step, common mistakes and FAQ? See the Deck Stain Calculator.