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Transparent vs solid
Transparent vs solid — step 3 of 6 in Deck Staining Guide. Transparent shows grain, dies faster in sun. Semi-transparent is the usual adult choice.
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Transparent shows grain, dies faster in sun. Semi-transparent is the usual adult choice. Solid hides wood but can peel like paint if prep was lazy.
Oil penetrates; water-based cleanup is easier. Follow the can on dew and temperature like it is the law — because on your deck, it is.
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