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Staining western red cedar. After priming western red cedar siding, shingles, and shakes, you can stain the woodâs surface. A stain protects the cedar from weathering, discoloration, and moisture damage. Walk into any home do-it-yourself paint and supply store and youâre bound to be inundated with finish-stains.
How to paint a wood deck will depend on what type of wood it is made out of, the finish it has received in the past and the condition of the deck. The best deck stain colors for wood and cedar tend to have shorter life spans than tropical woods like IPE decking. If your deck is made of natural American wood then it is a good idea to get paint with more protection or consider adding more sealer to at the end.