Apply the sealer with a clean brush, flowing it on evenly and quickly along the grain of the wood. Make sure all surfaces are evenly covered, and pay particular attention to any end grain. End grain that isn't properly sealed will absorb stains and finishes more deeply than the rest of...
Step two of learning how to seal your deck is important because if the surface of your wood deck is clean, thedeck stainandsealercures evenly. Use a deck washer to get rid of mildew, tannin stains, and other tough stains. Pro Deck Sealer Tip: Look for the type ofdeck washerthat will ...
Wood filler Wood stain preconditioner Polyurethane sealer Paint Step 1: Sand and clean the wood surface in need of repair. Start by preparing the damaged surface. First, remove any loose chunks of wood or flaking paint. Next,sandany rough edges in or immediately adjacent to the damaged area ...
Explore the Wood Stain Colour Experience See Options Step 3: Stain the Deck Deck stain can be applied multiple ways, although the tried-and-true method is by brush. You can also use a standard paint roller or a stain pad to apply stain to the wood. It is always best to follow t...
If you need a more detailed tutorial on applying stain then make sure to check out How to Apply Wood Stain. Repurposed DIY Bench from Two Chairs AssemblyAttaching the bench seat to the chairs is the final moment of truth. You can see how comical this step can be:...
Sponges to apply stain, power sander if you’d like that sand blasted beachy look. How to Refinish Wood Furniture, Die-Hard Rules Regardless of “style” or “period” of the piece, I have a few “die hard” rules for stripping and refinishing ANY wood furniture. We all want your proje...
Sponge brush to apply the stain Lint-free cloth to wipe away gel stains and to use for wipe-on poly sealer. Fine grit sanding block Easily restore wood furniture Once you find the perfect wood piece of furniture you are ready to begin. I started the mini buffet makeover by lightly sandin...
No matter how well you protect your stained deck, you may eventually have to strip and restain the wood. If you choose to change the color or brand of stain on your deck, you will have to strip it before applying the new stain or sealer. A stripper makes it easier to remove the old...
When restoring an older wood deck, it’s essential to prep the wood correctly. Not doing so can lead to premature failure of the new deck stain. No matter the brand or cost of a deck stain, it will not last as long as it should if it isn’t applied to a properly cleaned and prep...
Fasteners and Hardware Screws Wood putty “L” brackets Nails Tools Saw (for cutting wood) Sander Drill Screwdriver Foam brush Palm sander Finishing Materials Stain (e.g., Summer Oak by Rust-oleum, Dark Walnut by Minwax, Sun Bleached by Rust-oleum) Paint thinner Waterlox sealer (medium sheen...