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Gram's iodine serves as a mordant. A mordant is a substance that combines with stain or dye to enhance the staining ability. The iodine forms a tight complex with the crystal violet, forming compounds with a larger size.
A solid-color stain might offer a compromise. Whereas all paints are UV-resistant, only solid-color stains offer comparable protection, Coffey says. These near-opaque stains form a protective film on the surface similar to paint, but they're thinner so they won't hide the wood's texture. Plus, you can buy them in different shades, so matching your cedar's natural color shouldn't be a problem. A solid-color stain might last eight years or more.