Does Northern White Cedar need to be stained?
No. Northern White Cedar will remain long lasting and splinter free without any maintenance required. Over time, the wood will naturally weather to a classic silver-gray. You can leave it be, or sustain its brightness with occasional power washings. It’s also possible to apply a stain to achieve a golden color. However, other than color preference, there is absolutely no need to stain or otherwise seal a CedarWorks swing set.