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Protect your deck, fence and outdoor furniture with expert wood staining and sealing. Learn how to prevent wood rot, fading, water damage and insect infestation, while also enhancing natural wood beauty and extending lifespan.<\/em><\/p>\n

You probably won\u2019t think too much about staining or sealing your home\u2019s wood features until you see a deck, porch, fence or even outdoor furniture that is in desperate need of wood restoration. However, leaving these items vulnerable and unprotected in the elements is not a good idea.<\/p>\n

Why Staining And Sealing Is Critical Wood Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Protection aside, the primary purpose of staining is often to color the wood. Unlike paint whereby a layer of color is applied over the wood\u2019s surface, stain saturates color into the material itself and is deeply absorbed. Stain also protects the wood from ultraviolet (UV) light and, in doing so, works to prevent wood fading and color loss.<\/p>\n

These advantages have made wood stain a must-do for homeowners, and premium oil-based stains\u2014like the EXPERT Professional Wood Care options on our product page<\/a>\u2014are a \u00a0popular choice. These stains not only improve the look of outdoor wood features, but also keep the color looking great over time.<\/p>\n

Benefits Of Wood Staining: More Than Just Aesthetics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Relative to ways to protect exterior wood features, it\u2019s important to consider that a wood fence, deck and outdoor furnishings are exposed to weather elements that may crack and split the material over time. So, even beyond maintaining color and protection from UV radiation, wood deck and\u00a0fence staining\u00a0<\/a>offers additional preservation benefits like repelling harmful mold, mildew, microbes and insects.<\/p>\n

The deck, fence and furniture wood staining and sealant products<\/a> we offer are specially formulated to protect against the outdoor elements and keep these exterior features looking great for years.\u00a0 Staining also helps protect wood fencing, decking and furnishings from water damage that can be expensive to repair or replace.<\/p>\n

How Wood Staining Keeps Features Looking Great<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In addition to the variety of wood stain colors that allow you to achieve the perfect aesthetic for your exterior features, it also safeguards against sunlight that can discolor and dull your deck, fence and furniture over time.<\/p>\n

If you have such wooden features exposed to sunlight, consider a deck staining process to protect it from the harmful effects of UV light. Please note, soft woods like cedar are much more accepting of stains as compared to hard wood options like oak.<\/p>\n

Whatever type of wood you choose, it will resist water and moisture from the environment, as well as liquids that are spilled over the surface, as the stain soaks into the material and bonds with it.<\/p>\n

Equally as important, premium wood stains like those in the EXPERT Professional Wood Care<\/a> line contain ingredients that also create an inhospitable environment for mold, mildew and microbes to grow and for insects to nest. Indeed, fence and deck staining<\/a>\u00a0is not only important to prevent rot, but also deter pest infestation like those dreaded termites.<\/p>\n

Collectively, staining and sealing exterior wood elements best ensures a longer life for your wood decks, fences and outdoor furniture.<\/p>\n

How To Stain And Seal Wood\u2014Properly <\/strong><\/h2>\n

When starting a wood staining project, foreign materials on the surface must be removed with a cleaner before applying the stain in order to ensure proper adhesion.\u00a0 After painting a stain over the wood, allowing its pigment to be absorbed into the binder, wipe away any excess. Excess stain occurs when the solvent has evaporated. A protective coat of varnish or polyurethane should be applied to finish the job once the wood staining process is fully complete. Additional sanding is also not needed since grain is not raised.<\/p>\n

Note that the top-quality oil-based wood stains like the premium EXPERT Professional Wood Care line carried at Stain & Seal Supply<\/a> consist of pigments mixed with mineral spirits, which gives you a longer working time to stain your project\u2014decks, paneling, doors, floors, fences and cabinets\u2014for a perfect finish. Drying time varies according to weather conditions, but the stain should be allowed to dry for at least 24 hours before use.<\/p>\n

Key Advantages Of Staining As Optimal Wood Care:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The benefits of wood stains are numerous and impressive, and include:<\/p>\n