A fresh stain can completely revamp your outdoor space.
Homeowners often will pick a color they like in the warehouse without considering their overall exterior color palette.
Different wood species yield different results, explains expert Debra Kling, a certified color consultant.
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That way, you get an uninterrupted view out the deck window of the floor.
It makes both the deck and the interior room look bigger.
Weigh Your Exterior Finishes
Think of choosing the right deck stain as a balancing act.
You have to weigh both the color and theopacityof the stain.
This is another reason why sampling the stain before committing is so important.
Balance Out a Wrong Choice
Trust us; even the pros miss the mark sometimes.
