 Things
you will need for deck staining, painting, and refinishing
2200-PSI pressure washer
Garden house
Bucket
Scrub brushes
Deck cleaner
Roller cover, frame, pole
Brush
Paint thinner or water
Tarps
Quick Guide
How to Stain Decks
• Choose your wood stain color for your
deck. It’s best to stay close to the current
color, or slightly darker. If you’d like
to choose a lighter stain color, than your existing
color will need to  be
removed. You can use Flood Stain Remover or a
similar product.
• Pressure wash your deck and scrub with
a deck cleaner from any home improvement store
• Scrape all gaps and cracks where the
boards meet, sand all surfaces, sweep free of
debris.
• Let the deck dry completely.
• Stain all vertical surfaces first (handrails,
spindles, posts, etc.)
• Stain a few boards at a time to prevent
lap marks
• Let stain set for 24-48 hours.
 Use
extreme care when using a pressure washer - the
force of the water can cause injury to people
and animals. Follow all the rental company's instructions
when using this piece of equipment.
Avoid staining the deck in extreme (hot, cold,
windy) weather.
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By
staining your deck on a continuous basis every 2-3
years your deck will continue to look new for years
to come. 
staining products available on the market today
just remember to wash your deck down once or twice
a year especially where mold and mildew are present.
This will help your deck maintain its beauty for
years to come. 
Great
deck stains can be found here Sikkens Deck Stains