Deck Stain for a 14×16 Deck
A 14×16 deck is 224 sq ft — about 2 gallons of stain for two coats (bare boards drink the first coat). Adjust coats below.
Stain to buy
2 gal
Deck area
224 sq ft
Stain (2 coats)
1.8 gallonsbuy 2 gal
Coverage
250 sq ft / gallonper coat on bare decking
Stain cost (est.)
$70~$35/gal
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