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Anyone have tips for staining a deck?

mc_hudd
15 years ago

Hi. I've never posted on this topic before but have been w/ the HomeSite forum for quite some time now. I hope someone here can give me a few pointers in staining a deck.

My DH just got very energetic & decided to build our front deck, in 30 degree weather! (You just have to know my DH to understand.) It is built out of pressure treated pine & is facing northeast. It will have a roof over it by this spring/summer. Not sure if weather conditions mean anything for this topic, but we live in mid Missouri.

I have never stained anything before. I do know how to paint, but wouldn't call myself an expert. I would just like some tips/advice from anyone who cares to reply.

Thanks!

Shannon

PS~ This is our front porch, so used for the main entrance. How long do you have to let stain set before walking on it? Should it be done all at once or can you do small areas at a time (so you could continue using the deck while other areas were drying)? We also have an outside cat... If she gets on the wet stain will it hurt her? I'm sure any blemishes made by paws could be corrected. :)

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