Wood decksrequire regular maintenance because of their constant exposure to the weather.
Unlike siding or a roof, rain does not runoff.
Avoid polyester or nylon brushes, which are not good choices with oil-based products.
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And always follow the stain manufacturer’s app instructions.
That way, drips will not fall on finished stain work.
see to it to get the edges and underside of the handrail.
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If possible, choose a cloudy day with moderate temperatures to do your staining.
A heavy-weightcanvas drop clothis better than plastic because canvas will not blow around as easily.
Some tarps have a plastic or rubber lining on the backside to prevent stain from soaking through.
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Stain the Deck Surface
Staining the deck surface can be done in a number of ways.
If you do stain the deck with a brush, use a 3- to 4-inch-wide brush.
Warning
Store or dispose of oily rags safelyso as not to create a fire hazard.
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Clean up paintbrushes with mineral spirits.
Aim to stain your deck either in the spring or fall.
Yourwood stainshould have a temperature range in which it can be applied.
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In general, staining in very hot or very cold weather is not recommended.
Fix any popped nails and damaged boards.
Sweep dirt and debris off the deck, and then wash it with a deck cleaner.
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Finally, a lightsandingfollowed by cleaning up the dust will help thedeck stainto absorb better.
Manydeck stainsrecommend two coats for the best coverage and durability.
Be sure to check what your specific stain suggests.
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