Deck Sealing/Staining

(also Fences and other wood structures)

Many ask, what is the difference in a stain and a sealer? Majority of outdoor stains are sealers, therefore we consider everything we use to be a sealer. There are three basic kinds of deck sealers; solid, semitransparent and oils. Solids are like a paint, forming a film on top of the wood and not allowing grain to show through. Semitransparent allow for some grain to show through and are also film forming. Both of these are available in a wide variety of colors. Oils penetrate the wood and enhance the wood grain. These have fewer choices for color but are also available in clear. Oils are easier to maintain and keep looking great year after year. We only use top brands that have been proven to last the longest and have the easiest maintenance. These sealers do cost a little more but it has been proven time afer time that it is worth the initial investment.