Step 5 of 6 · Deck Staining Guide
Cut in, then the field
Cut in, then the field — step 5 of 6 in Deck Staining Guide. Brush along the house first. Pad or brush with the grain. Back-brush drips between boards.
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Brush along the house first. Pad or brush with the grain. Back-brush drips between boards. Wipe excess or you get sticky shiny patches that never cure right.
Stay off it for the walk-on time on the can. Furniture feet will stamp a soft finish.
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