This stain and sealant combo protects wood from fading and graying. It gives an old, weathered deck a fresh, new look while offering moisture-resistant qualities. This oil-based, semi-transparent ...

clean it and kill the mildew every few years with a deck cleaner (sold at home centers). For a more attractive appearance, apply a semi-transparent oil stain. Use lighter stains for deck boards; ...

One year of testing tells you how a stain will do after a year on your deck or about three years of weathering on vertical surfaces (siding or fences), as you’ll see in our wood stain ratings.