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What is best is a tinted penetrating semi-transparent stain. Look at the Defy Extreme, TWP 1500, or Armstrong Clark for Cali.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/rookie-is-confused-re-sealer-and-stain/#post-8906 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/rookie-is-confused-re-sealer-and-stain/#post-8905 Thu, 05 Dec 2013 22:41:56 +0000
What exactly is the difference between sealer and stain?

I notice all the reviews are for stain, is that correct?

I have a deck with redwood railings and support structures that has never had anything applied to it.

I just finished power-washing it with water only, and it looks very nice, however, it is now time to apply protection (it's been unprotected for three years since it was installed - never got around to it)

climate is southern California maritime climate: sunny days afternoon, with lots of inversion layer in the warmer months for half-the day. Roof top deck, fully exposed.

once again, only railings and railing posts are redwood, surrounding a Jacuzzi deck with polymer coating on the flat surface.

I thought a tinted-sealer was the way to go, but I see no sealers on this site...or are all of these reviewed products sealers as well?

thanks

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