Pros Cons Shop on Amazon The best wood stains let the natural beauty of the wood grain ... some of the best protection and ...

To evaluate exterior wood stains, CR’s test engineers apply two coats to pine boards ... to three years on a deck. Finishes vary according to how much of the wood’s natural grain they show.

First, it adds to the aesthetics, either by enhancing the natural grain pattern of the wood or by covering blemishes, depending on the stain you choose. Second, it can add years of life to a deck ...