DeckStainHelp.com is a help and review site with the goal of offering advice to homeowners with the difficult task of restoring their exterior wooden decks, docks, and wood homes. We have been using and reviewing wood and deck stains since we started working on restoring exterior wood in the early 1990s. This site was developed to help consumers research and ask questions on what would be the best deck stain, with the goal of longevity and just as important, the ease of reapplication.

Deck Stain Or Seal?

When trying to decide if you should use a deck stain or seal, you want to consider what you want to get out of the chosen material. Though they may offer similar things, a deck stain is a more comprehensive product offering you more. A deck sealer is a transparent finish that penetrates into the wood, thus keeping out any unwanted moisture. A deck stain offers all these same properties, but also gives a tint or tone which can add some color to the final appearance.

Deck Stain or Deck Sealer?

You can get all of the same protection from a deck stain that you can from a deck sealer. This helps with the aesthetic so that you have a nice finish and look to your deck. If you opt for a deck stain, you do not want to try to apply a deck sealer over the top. Not only is it unnecessary, but the sealer can’t adhere to the deck once the stain is on. You will end up with a streaky finish, and of course, this is an unnecessary application as the deck stain will still protect on its own.

Check out our website for more info on the different deck finishing types.

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