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Use transparent deck stain?
You should not use a transparent deck stain, especially if your deck is in full sun part or most of the day. Transparent deck stains do not protect against sun damage. The color in tinted deck stains protects the wood from graying in the sun. Transparent deck stains have only a small amount of tint. Semi-transparent deck stains like Armstrong Clark, TWP, and Restore-A-Deck provide more UV protection while still allowing the grain of the wood to show through.
Key takeaways
- Avoid transparent deck stain if your deck receives full or partial sun exposure throughout the day.
- Transparent deck stains provide little to no protection against UV sun damage to wood.
- The color pigment in tinted deck stains is what protects wood from graying caused by sun exposure.
- Transparent deck stains contain only a very small amount of tint, making them poor UV blockers.
- Semi-transparent deck stains like Armstrong Clark, TWP, and Restore-A-Deck offer significantly better UV protection.
- The best semi-transparent deck stains protect against sun damage while still allowing the natural wood grain to show through.
More information on transparent and semi-transparent deck stains
- Deck Stains
- More Pigment in Deck Stain Means Better UV Protection
- Best Semi-Transparent Deck Stain Reviews
- Why Penetrating Deck Stains are Best
