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Best Deck Stain For You

July 31st, 2009

Finding the best deck stain will depend on what wood your deck is made of, and what you want it to look like. A sealer is applied to keep water from penetrating the wood. If you buy a sealer with UV inhibitors, the effects of the sunlight will be diminished. It will take much longer for the wood to fade or discolor. Since the goal here is normally to preserve the original synthetic wicker outdoor furniture look of the wood, sealers are typically clear. As the name implies, stains will change the color of the wood. The best deck stain is one with a penetrating oil base. My father always used linseed oil on his exterior wood surfaces.

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