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This post was updated on April 4, 2025
Types of deck finishes?
There are many different types of deck finishes or deck stains. The types of deck finishes include water- and oil-based deck stains, penetrating and film-forming deck stains, deck resurfacing stains, semi-transparent and semi-solid deck stains, and solid color deck stains. See the links below for details. Clear sealer or polyurethane finish is not appropriate for decks. Semi-transparent deck stains are the most recommended by DeckStainHelp.com experts.
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