 Early fall is the perfect time to stain your deck or fence - the weather's cooler and the stain will seal and protect the wood for the winter.
How Do You Know It's Time to Stain?
The Splash Test
Take a cup of water and sprinkle it on the wood. If the water beads up like it would on a car that's just been waxed, you can probably wait to re-apply stain. If the water doesn't absorb, neither will the stain.
NOTE: If the water is beading up, do NOT apply another coat of stain just to be "safe." The stain will not dry properly making the wood surface tacky attracting dirt and pollen.
New construction - If you just built a deck or fence with pressure treated lumber, make sure the wood has dried out before you stain--usually 30-90 days. If the wood is moist, it won't absorb the stain properly.
Click here for more info on "How to Prepare and Stain your Deck".
Not sure where to start? Not only does K&B True Value have expert advice we carry many options for cleaning and sealing your outdoor wood. Come in and talk to us today! |
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