Dear Ken: I love my new deck, and I want to keep that pretty redwood color. Can I use a clear stain? — Brad Answer: The reddish-blond color of new redwood is gorgeous. The color components in most ...
Older redwood decks may benefit from a toner stain or stain/sealer combo to refresh the wood’s color. Cedar: Also a softwood that’s naturally resistant to decay, rot, and insect damage, cedar is an ...