Decking Stains

What is the difference between deck stains and paints?

I have planned to redo my bridge, but at the Home Depot guy said if my cover is a dye or paint. How I can know and what are the differences? THANK YOU

dye, you can see the grain of the wood (unless is an opaque spot) first primer is not necessary when you're using ground

How to Stain a Deck : How to Stain a Deck: Pressure Washing the Deck

GAL Cedar Decking Stain …

GAL NTRL Decking Stain …

GAL REDWD Decking Stain …

Composite Decking Stain – 01-3306 1G Cl Bs Sem-Sld Stain $36.08 Gallon, Clear Base, Semi-Solid Latex/Oil Composite Deck Stain….

CABOT STAIN 11443 CAPE COD GRAY DECKING STAIN SIZE:1 GALLON. $43.80 Made to be walked on; formulated for maximum foot traffic. Extra pigments help to resists sun’s UV rays. Water repellentand gives a mildew resistant coating. Special alkyd-resin base for extreme scuff resistance. Ideal for use on all types of decking such as cedar, fir, pine, cypress, spruce, redwood and pressure-treated wood….

01-1812 1G WH ACY DECK STAIN – CABOT – VALSPAR CORP $50.88 Gallon, White, Exterior, Solid Decking Stain, 100% Acrylic….

01-1801 1G ACRYLIC DECK STAIN – CABOT – VALSPAR CORP $34.83 Gallon, White Base, Exterior, Solid Decking Stain, 100% Acrylic, Tintable Using True Value Colorants….