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Solid penetrating stains or semi-solid stains with an opaque color are the best to protect pool decks. You can apply sealer with a brush, roller or a mop on larger deck surfaces. Use a paintbrush for smaller areas such as railings and the wood edge next to the pool. Push the sealer between gaps on all boards to coat the sides and prevent wood rotting in the joints.
In fact, as you can see on our cement patio cost guide, you can stain your cement patio as well. Depending on the color or design, staining can add an extra $4/sf to $10/sf. Finally, cement is a very popular choice for pool decks. While wood gained some steam over the year, cement and concrete remain the gold standard for backyard surfaces (other than grass).