
Staining a Deck (the easy way!)
Make quick work of refinishing your deck this summer by using a sprayer! A fresh coat of stain adds a protective layer to your deck and makes it look great.
Overview
Your deck goes through a lot including blistering hot sunshine, thunderous hailstorms, frigid winter snow, and more. Treat your deck to a fresh coat of stain this summer to not only make the wood look great, but also apply a protective coat. Jeff, a Wagner employee, recently tackled this project using his Control Spray sprayer.
Let's see how he made it look brand new again!
Before

After

Clean deck
Even if your deck is in good shape, it's important to clean and power wash the wood to remove layers of built up dirt and grime. Be sure to check your material's manufacturer guidelines on if the boards should be completely dry (wait at least 48 hours) or damp before applying the stain.

Protect surrounding areas
Use lightweight plastic sheeting and masking tape to cover and protect any areas you don't want stained, including your home's siding, windows, bushes, and grass.
It's best to start first with the railings and the deck boards. Start near the house and work your way down to the stairs so you don’t step in any of the wet stain.

Quick work
Jeff started spraying his deck with the Control Spray, which made quick work of the project! This sprayer applies coatings evenly with control and efficiency. It is great for spraying stains and sealers on decks, lawn furniture, and more.
Jeff chose to use Cabot’s Australian Timber oil in Honey Teak to refinish the deck. After a few passes with the sprayer, the deck boards came back to life!

Protected boards
Jeff couldn't be happier with how the deck turned out! Look at the nice, rich color of the boards.

Amazing finish
Now Jeff's deck looks amazing and will be better protected from the elements.

Admire your "new" deck
Jeff was happy to have the Control Spray sprayer for this project. It applied the stain quickly and evenly with no brush or roller marks!
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