Stain Your Deck Like A Pro

11 Keys to Stain Your Deck Like A Pro

by Dave Barnes on Jun 10, 2009

Having spent my entire adult life working with paints and stains, it didn't take long for me to figure out that homeowners who stain their own decks, for the most part end up dissatisfied with their project. After all of their hard work, the stain doesn't hold up, and almost overnight their beautiful project again begins to weather from nature's elements. No matter what they have tried, the result is always the same...a lousy looking deck that seems to always look like it needs a little attention. The solution however, is not all that difficult. If you want your deck to look like a pro did it, then follow these 11 keys to success that will guarantee you'll end up with a great looking deck.

1. Take Your Time

When the project is completed, nothing will have had a greater impact on the quality of the job than this. Allow new pressure treated lumber to weather for a few months to dry out before staining. Allow any stain strippers that you're using to be...Read More >>