Would it be better to paint or stain my new picnic table?

I personally would stain it with a good all weather stain. No more upkeep after that and would be more attractive.Would it be better to paint or stain my new picnic table?
depends on the look you are going for, paint dosen't need a sealer though and it is better to use a sealer with stain, which means more money and time.Would it be better to paint or stain my new picnic table?
Paint is OK, but it's just a surface coating, which will evetually loosten and flake off. On the other hand, a good quality outdoor wood-penetrating stain will soak into the fibres and pores of the wood and help to preserve it.
hmmmm? I think that the staining might be more efficient considering how much paint always chips off of picnic tables. I also love the look of stained wood. but thats just my preferance.
I would stain with a staining oil.





Paint eventually peels and needs stripped again before repainting.
well thats up to you


both look great... and are water resistant if you iuse the outside paint..i think they both last about the same amount of time before having to recoat.. i myself prefer paint as i cna give it whatever colors i wnat..and help decorate the yard... good luck
Tinted stain. When paint peels it's unsightly.