HOW TO STAIN A DECK QUICKLY!

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Summer is coming, and with this hot weather recently honestly it feels like it is here. It's time to get that outdoor space in tip top shape.

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To make sure your stain adheres well there are a few maintenance needs to handle first.

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Repair any issues, like loose boards or lifted nails. If the deck is new allow time for the lumber to weather.

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Now your deck is ready for a good cleaning with a few chemicals, and you should be ready to stain.

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To stain the deck you will need your choice of outdoor stain, a few staining tools, drop cloth, and a few other things.

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Protect your area, and get the stain sprayer ready. Doing the rails with a sprayer speeds up the process exponentially.

After the rails are done you can move on to the deck flooring.

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Put the stain in a paint tray and use a stain applicator to evenly apply the stain to the deck. Swipe for tips to get between boards.

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Allow the stain to dry for 24 hours. Now you are done; get stain color and application tips with the full tutorial.

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