There are few choices as beautiful for your outdoor space than a redwood deck. It can be the perfect landing spot for entertaining guests or enjoying a peaceful moment in the great outdoors. When you have a redwood deck, it is essential that you are refinishing it when the stain and sealer starts to look worn and damaged. If you don’t, your redwood deck is at risk of damage caused by the elements. Part of a redwood deck refinish is choosing the right stain to get the job done. Jeff the Painter is here to talk about different stains you will be choosing from and what they have to offer your deck.
Tips for Choosing Redwood Deck Stain
If you have decided that it is time to refinish your deck, it is important that you choose the right stain that will offer the best protection, coupled with the natural beauty you’re looking for. You will have three main options to choose from with varying benefits for your deck.
– Transparent: Some people want to showcase the natural beauty of the redwood. This can be accomplished with transparent deck stain. You will have the raw, natural look that can be truly beautiful. However, the downside to choosing transparent deck stain will offer the least amount of protection for your deck against moisture and UV rays. This means that when you choose this stain, you will more than likely have to have your deck refinished more often.
– Semi-Transparent: When homeowners choose semi-transparent, they feel that they are getting the best of both worlds as far as protection and beauty are concerned. The stain will have some pigment in it, but will still showcase the beautiful wood grain in the planks. Another benefit of choosing semi-transparent deck stain is that it is far more protective than transparent stains are. You will get the protection you need from UV rays and moisture as the product seeps into the porous wood.
– Solid: For those that are looking for a painted look on their redwood deck, solid deck stain is going to be the option they want. It has no transparency and will provide your deck with the most amount of protection from the elements. If you have a deck that has dings and scratches in the deck’s surface, solid stain is also a good option because it does a good job of hiding those imperfections well. The downside of solid deck stain is that it tends to crack and peel with time. It also requires more prep work to get it ready to refinish.
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If you are in need of deck staining services, you can turn to Jeff the Painter to take care of it for you. We will make sure the surface is properly prepped and the results are flawless. Let us give your deck new life. Call us today!
