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    How Do You Stain A Deck?

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    <p>A: Learning how to stain a deck is not hard. Staining your deck, gazebo, pergola, or fence is a lot easier than you think &mdash; provided you follow the right steps and use the right <a alt="Wood Stains" href="https://www.olympic.com/color" title="Wood Stains">Wood Stains</a>. Don&#39;t waste your time reading lengthy blogs on how to stain a deck filled with lots of backstory - use this super fast <a href="https://www.olympic.com/advice/how-to-stain-deck-first-timers-guide"><strong>deck stains</strong></a>&nbsp;guide to help make your <a href="https://www.olympic.com/wood-staining-guide"><strong>deck staining</strong></a> project a success.&nbsp;</p>

    Q: How Do You Stain A Deck?

    A: Learning how to stain a deck is not hard. Staining your deck, gazebo, pergola, or fence is a lot easier than you think — provided you follow the right steps and use the right Wood Stains. Don't waste your time reading lengthy blogs on how to stain a deck filled with lots of backstory - use this super fast deck stains guide to help make your deck staining project a success. 

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Inspect Your Wood

    Check the wooden surface you are going to be staining to make sure there are no nails, screws, broken pieces of wood, or metal staples sticking out of the wood.

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Clean Your Deck

    Apply Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner. Once you have applied the cleaner, scrub it with a stiff-bristle mop and wash away all of the grime. Let it dry before getting to the next step, staining your wood.

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Apply The Wood Stain

    Grab a roller, a brush, or a good-quality wood stain sprayer and apply an even, consistent coat of wood stain to the entire surface. If you come across blotches or puddles make sure you grab a roller or a brush and flatten these stain spots out.

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Rest Your Freshly Stained Wood

    Most wood stain pros recommend that you should let your stained wood rest 24 to 48 hours while it dries, but different stains call for different measures. Additionally, where you live and the local climate, weather, and humidity can affect drying time as well.

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