Applying Siding Stain Over Old Stain

If the deck has a protective finish on it the stain won t adhere and the finish will need to be removed.

Applying siding stain over old stain.

Pick an inconspicuous spot to test your stains before applying to the entire surface. This guide will help you quickly apply exterior stain and maintain it for beautiful long lasting results. I like the white china bristle brushes for this because they are softer. Staining over stain is easy and works beautifully if your applying a dark stain over a lighter stain on raw wood.

You can mix 2 or more stains together to make diy custom stains. As long as you clean and prepare the surface properly you can do another long lasting stain job. An exterior stain job can last from 5 to 15 years depending on your location the work s exposure and the quality of the stain. While this guide will provide basic steps to follow when finishing a stain project it is very important that you follow the specific directions printed on the stain label for best.

Applying the oil based wiping stain. Removing old stain if necessary if you plan to switch from a darker stain to a lighter one you will need to remove the old stain fully to achieve the best results. Warm stains work great to slightly warm up cooler toned stains. Begin the process by applying a small amount of stain in a hidden area to test for adhesion.

You can do this by sanding the old stain down thoroughly or you can buy a stain remover that may do the job. But you do need to remove all of the lacquer varnish or anything that will prevent new stain from absorbing into the wood. Once you ve thoroughly cleaned and prepared your exterior wood surface it is time to apply the stain. My strong preference for a wiping stain is old master s wiping stain.

You will apply the wiping stain with a brush a rag won t work for this type of application. You don t need to remove all of the old stain to apply darker stain.