There are only two ways you go when learning how to stain a deck like a pro. Spraying is what most people do to cover a larger area and finish a job faster. Still, brushing is most useful for smaller areas and for a more even finish. Either way one can finish staining their decks using these two techniques.
Knowing how to stain a deck is not just using the usual brushing technique. One has to carefully make sure that there will be no overlap during the staining process. There are a lot of things that one should consider before starting the job. First it is quite important that the area should be totally cleaned before applying any wood stain.
Some decks require proper cleaning before any application of wood stain should be done. There are cases when old decks have old stains peeling off and mildew might have accumulated. It is better to have all of it removed first. There are stain strippers that can help you remove all those old residue build ups and stains. There are times that stubborn stains cannot be removed easily. A little sanding using sandpaper can help remove it.
After removing old wood stain, washing it away should be the next step. A pressure washer is quite a useful tool in cleaning a deck. The high pressure of the water helps washes those ingrained dirt that has accumulated on a deck over the years. It can also help remove any chemicals from the stain strippers. Then let it completely dry out before applying new coat of wood stains.
Before proper application make sure that weather conditions are favorable. Extreme hot, windy, or cold weather are not a good time to stain a deck. The right temperature should be between 50oF and 90oF. This is a great factor in achieving a perfect finish by the end of the day.
Now you are ready to get started on applying your wood stain. Make sure that you have the proper hue of the stain that you desire. Mix all your wood stain in paint bucket and use a roller or a brush attached to a long handle. Then carefully apply a coating of wood stain on your deck. Try to even out your coatings by using even swipes of the brush. If you are using a roller, have an assistant that will follow you and back brush your work. This will help even out the wood stain in the process.
After application, it is wise to have the wood stain set for 24 hours. And there you have it, now you know how to stain a deck like a pro. You can now enjoy a beautiful deck without paying extra for it. Your family would surely love it, and you will save money if you know how to stain a deck on your own.