I was convinced my old deck stain was fine for another year

After a heavy rain in April, water started beading right through it, which showed me the finish was completely shot. Anyone have a go-to brand for cedar that holds up better?

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coleman.karen6d ago

Yeah, that "beading right through" thing is exactly what got me too. I used to just slap on whatever was on sale, thinking it was all the same. After a season like that, I switched to a solid color stain from Cabot. It's oil-based and seems to soak into the cedar better instead of just sitting on top. What are you leaning towards, a clear finish or something with more color?

abby_king226d ago

Honestly, I'm leaning towards a clear finish to keep the wood grain visible (I love that natural look). My neighbor went with a solid color last year and it's already looking a bit worn in the high-traffic spots.