The Subtle Change between Deck Staining And Sealing
The outside elements result in damage to the exterior of the wood especially when it comes to wood decks. The vicious and constant cycle of sun drying and moisture causes the deck boards to check, warp, cup & splinter. Therefore, it becomes necessary not only to seal out the moisture but also to utile some oil-based product of staining to keep the wood in conditioned manner.
Let us take a simple analogy that is similar to putting water borne stain and sealing product onto the deck. First, think of a water drop on to the skin. The moisturizing effect is cancelled as the water evaporates.
Use the similar analogy; now think of putting a drop of baby oil on your skin. The oil works as an ointment that keeps your skin more supple. It makes good moisture repellant and retards the effect of drying that causes early aging. Similarly oil based stain adds years to the life of the decks.
The professionals very often use staining and sealing interchangeably. The exterior grade of wood products is a hybrid of both the products. Deck Staining products are tinted sealers only. Unlike a project on interiors, a varnish sealer or a stain that is followed by a urethane cannot be used.
This combination would be attacked by moisture resulting your floorboards to turn into a peeling mess. If you do not have deck staining and doesn’t require any deck cleaning, then you might want to eschew applying one, as the decision cannot be changed.
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