it might not be the most popular chore, but staining and protecting your cottage deck or dock from the outdoor elements is a must. not only does it protect the wood, it also adds beauty. it's important to know what to use and why. the experts at your local home hardware and home building centre are always there to help guide you through the process. to start off, we're going to use home hardware's one day woodshield restoration system. choosing the right stain colours should reflect your outdoor decor. solid stains can be tinted to over a thousand colours and for semi-transparent stains, there are more colours then the traditional red wood cedar and walnut.
as you can see, this deck has a little wear and tear time and harsh weather can take a toll on decks, fences and patios. so let's spruce this deck up! before you can stain, the deck surface should be clean, dry and free of old stain. to prepare, use natura safe strip if there is any type of stain or paint on the exterior wood surface. next is to restore the wood, which will clean and brighten it along with removing any dead wood fibers that you'll see as grey wood. if mildew is present, this third step is a must. natura mildew off quickly removes mildew stains, you can see the foaming action while the product is working. the principle idea behind the one day wood restoration system, is cleaning and preparation in the morning and protecting in the afternoon.
as a result, you need a stain that can handle excess moisture. the water based woodshield best deck and siding stain are designed to be applied over top of wood that has less than 25% moisture content. the best time to apply stain is in the shade, you want to follow behind the sun as it moves across your deck. this way the stain will have enough time to dry and cure properly before the sun comes back around tomorrow. always use a brush or stain pad applicator to apply stain. you want to apply it going the length of the board, with the grain, never across. it's important to know that your stain can take upwards of 24 hours to properly dry. the deck looks great, our wood is protected and the colour blends perfectly with our outdoor decor.
if you're ready to revitalize your outdoor living space, remember you can pick up everything you need to get the job done at your local home hardware or home hardware building centre. so you too can stain like a pro!
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