Why Is My Deck Stain Peeling

Why Is My Deck Stain Peeling?

Deck stain peels because it did not penetrate deeply enough into the wood. When deck stain peels soon after applying it usually means that too much deck stain was applied, and not all of it is able to penetrate the wood, dry, and cure properly. Deck stain can also peel because the deck was not prepped correctly for the stain to penetrate the wood. Once the deck stain peels it must be stripped and reapplied.

How to apply deck stain without deck stain peeling?

Make sure that you apply the deck stain with appropriate tools like brushes, sprayers, or deck applicators. Do not use too much stain and distribute it evenly. Rollers can work with solid stains, but they also make it easy to over apply and cause deck stain peeling.

How to prep deck without deck stain peeling?

Proper prep is important to ensure that the deck stain can penetrate and seal the wood. Proper deck prep includes stripping off the old stain, cleaning the deck, and spot sanding any stubborn spots. This should be done before staining so that it does not peel.

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