Q: WHAT IS A TRANSPARENT STAIN and what some of the benefits?

A: A transparent stain is a clear stain. This is a sealant and a protector for you stained fence or stained deck. You can see all the wood grain of the stained fence and deck. The problem with a transparent stain is that it takes a lot of maintenance and upkeep. You need to restain your fence or deck yearly due to the fact being a clear stain the uv rays from the sun actually breaks down the stain faster than a semi-transparent stain or a solid stain.