If you don't take anything else away from this post - remember to consider using Cabot deck stain. Use the pad painter to apply stain, making long, smooth motions, with the grain, up and down each board (t hat unintentionally sounds sexual - but I guarantee you it is not a sexy process). They are durable and provide a smooth, consistent application. In the past, I was on my hands and knees applying stain with very messy applicators - but no more! Pour some stain into a paint tray, grab a broom handle ( I literally pulled ours off a garage broom), and twist on the pad painter! These pads are heaven and I will never ever use anything else for deck staining. Process: This part is not rocket science, so don't be intimidated. I am sharing how I did it in a way that was best, easiest, and least messy for me. There are many ways you can stain something. STEP 2: STAIN, STAIN, STAIN - KNOCK THIS SH*T OUT I also took this opportunity to wash the house siding - definitely worth a few extra minutes. Grab the brush to go over the entire area, especially stubborn spots, before rinsing off the wash. You should start to see the dirt/mold/mildew begin to run off/disappear. Let that sit a bit to cut through the grime. Process: I used a garden hose to wet the area and then sprayed on the deck wash. We do not have a power washer, so I went with the latter. This can be done with a power washer or good old-fashioned elbow grease. STEP 1: SCRUB, SCRUB, SCRUB - WASH THE AREA Very Important Notes: 1) I am not an expert 2) Do in Spring or Fall if possible 3) Make sure you wash the area and no rain is in the forecast for 48 hours before staining (so your deck gets fully dried out) and after staining (so your stain cures properly) to be safe. Fast forward to today and I am here to confidently tell you what you need ( and what I recommend) to make your deck staining project a little easier than my past experiences have been. I remember the first year I did it - it was so hot, I had never done it before, and I did not have the right tools. Staining our wooden decks is a task I've actually come to enjoy.
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