Water Beading On Deck After Staining
If it beads up the wood is still too wet to seal but if the water is absorbed it s ready to seal.
Water beading on deck after staining. Apply sealer or stain to the deck boards using the same techniques used on the railings and your choice of applicator. Most deck stain brands will warn against the application of their product within 12 24 hours of rain being forecast. The pigment acts like. You get the best protection from a sealer that has lots of dark pigment.
This varies based on stain brand and type. If it soaks in immediately the deck can be sealed. After a 30 day period pour some water on your deck. A water test is the easiest way to ensure that the wood can absorb sealer or finish.
Paint pad paint roller paintbrush or garden sprayer. You can tell whether your deck stain is still protecting the wood if it repels water. If you seal the deck it will prohibit the stain from penetrating as well next time you stain the deck. Be sure to apply sealant as soon as the.
Water takes a toll on a wood deck s finish whether it s pounding rain or piles of snow. Sprinkle water on the deck. If the water beads up or stands on the deck your deck may not need sealing yet. Seal or stain the deck boards.
Even after that it needs to remain undisturbed for several days before you put outdoor furniture back on the deck. If the stain on your deck is already starting to peel if the stain looks uneven and patchy in certain areas if water sprinkled on the surface is quickly absorbed instead of beading. If it rains within 48 hours after you apply the stain the water will soak into the wood pores and try to displace the stain. A stain is meant to be re applied every 2 to 5 years.
A sealer is really made for woods like cedar where you may choose not apply a stain at all. Apply the finish to 10 to 15 square feet of boards at a time then wipe up any excess with a rag or your applicator. Stain needs to dry for several hours for it to set. If there is any rotting wood this needs to be replaced and restained.