Mahogany Deck Sealer – Deck Stain Questions and Answers

Deck Stain Questions and Answers

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SteveD2021

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Topic starter 12/05/2021 3:50 pm

Hello,

I have a mahogany deck with a mix of older and new wood. I've replaced rotted pieces in stages over 25 years and am replacing a large portion now. I just want a good product to seal and protect the wood, not stain or color it.

Is there a recommended product for just protecting the wood from rot and color fading?

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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &a...

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12/05/2021 3:59 pm

Any of these hardwood coatings work well:

DECKSTAINHELP.COM "https://www.deckstainhelp.com/ipe-exotic-hardwood-stain-review/"

The Best Stains for IPE Hardwood Decks: Pro Tips and Reviews

See my reviews on specially formulated exotic hardwood stains that are designed to dive into the dense pores of these woods to give maximum protection against UV rays & water damage.

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Topic starter 12/05/2021 5:05 pm

Thanks for the quick answer. I read over the product descriptions and all mention "semi-transparent" or "pigmented", which means to me that they add/change color. Is there a product that is just for protecting and sealing, not "staining" (adding/changing color)?

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12/05/2021 6:54 pm

It has to be tinted for UV protection from graying. If not, it will gray in months.

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