Deck stain how long between coats?

The average amount of time to wait between coats of deck stain is 2-4 hours. How long you need to wait between coats depends on the type and brand of deck stain. You should look at the label for the specific deck stain you have purchased. Solid and film forming stains are likely to need drying before applying a second coat, if one is needed. Semi-transparent penetrating deck stains can often be applied wet-on-wet without drying between.

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