How to Stain a Deck Quickly? 5/5 (1)

This post was updated on June 26, 2024

Hi! I am Scott Paul, a leading exterior restoration contractor and business owner with over 30 years of experience in exterior wood staining and restoration. My simple deck stain facts and tips are based on my history as a wood restoration contractor. See here for more info about me.

Question: How to stain a deck quickly?

My Pro Advice: Spray the Deck Stain

The best way to stain a deck quickly is to use an air or pump sprayer. You will also need deck stain pads and brushes to cut in the main surface of the deck and clean up any drips on railings. To use a pump sprayer, you will want to make sure that the surrounding area is completely covered in tarping. If you can’t do that, you can stain the railings with deck stain pads and brushes while you are waiting for the main surface of the deck to dry from prep.

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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 Owner

As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites. All the products he suggests through this site are sold through online sites and in retail stores, allowing the consumer to choose their own means of purchase. Scott’s eCommerce sites do sell many top brands he endorses and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered then feel free to purchase from one of them.

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