Stains do vary so check the label first.
Best temperature to stain deck.
First thoroughly wet your deck using a hose.
Apply stain only at the proper temperature.
If your deck has been previously stained note that oil based stain can go over water based stain but water based stain cannot go over oil based stain.
The best time to stain a new deck is 3 to 12 months after installing it.
Match the stain to your deck s type of wood.
To ensure this either choose a cooler day or stain your deck in the morning before it gets too hot.
Mildew mold algae dirt and oil can make your deck dirty.
For best results use oil based stains over old oil based stain and water based stains over old water based stain.
If the temperature is not surpassing 50 degrees it may be too cold for deck staining.
Therefore next you need to clean your deck before you can stain it using the deck cleaner of your choice.
First check for rotting cracked or loose boards replacing them where you need to.
On the flip side of the coin low temperature are another thing we ll be sure to avoid.
Try to stain your deck on a cooler day or start early in the morning to avoid the hottest part of the day.
For most stains 70 degrees fahrenheit is the optimum with the safety range from 50 to 90 degrees fahrenheit.
Remember also that fall might be a great time to stain but falling leaves on wet stain could create issues.
The stain becomes less effective in this case.
It s okay if the temperature rises after the stain is applied and has begun to dry.
Avoid staining your deck if it s above 90 degrees fahrenheit.