Rained on My Deck Stain

Deck Stain Drying Time? In general, most deck stains will dry between 1-12 hours but not all deck stain types and brands are manufactured the same and will lead to different drying times. The weather, age/type of the wood, coats applied, and application method also play a major role as to how fast a deck stain will dry.  We will breakdown the different scenarios and offer tips on applying so your stain dries as fast a possible so you can walk on your new stain, before the rainstorm comes in, or the cold of night ruins your coating before it has a chance to dry fully. Water-Based Deck Stain Drying Time A water-based deck stain will dry much faster than…

Moisture Content of Wood for Deck Stain We here at Deckstainhelp.com remain committed to being your source for industry insights and trends for the perfect deck stain. Please note that your deck should be dried for a few days prior to stain application following prep, excluding Restore-A-Deck stain, which can be applied on the same day as the prep. We encourage comments so feel free to leave us one below. What Should Be the Moisture Content of Deck When Applying Stain? A deck staining project is something any do it yourself enthusiast can accomplish. Most of what needs to be done can be found online on how-to articles. Cleaning the deck with the proper chemicals and methods is crucial. However,…

It Rained Shortly After Staining my Deck We continue to appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below if it rained on your deck shortly after the stain was applied. Any pictures of your deck stain project will help. It is best to never stain any exterior wood when inclement weather is forecasted, especially rain. Most deck stain brands will warn against the application of their product within 12-24 hours of rain being forecast. But as we all know sometimes the weather is not so predictable. So what do you do if it does rain shortly after staining? You cannot do much until it stops raining once it starts. After the rain has passed and the deck…