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Why deck stain bubbles?
If the deck stain bubbled it means you used a solid deck paint or a solid deck stain while the wood was still wet. Film forming deck stains like solid color stains must be applied to a completely dry surface so that they can adhere to the wood properly. If you leave the bubbles in the deck stain it will fail quickly and almost immediately begin to peel.
Key takeaways
- Deck stain bubbles form when a film-forming stain like a solid color stain is applied to wet or damp wood.
- Bubbles cause the stain to fail quickly and begin to peel almost immediately if left untreated.
- The only fix is to strip the stain completely, clean the deck, and reapply once the wood is fully dry.
- RAD PaintStrip Solid Stain Stripping Gel is recommended as the best product to remove a bubbled solid color stain.
What do you do about deck stain bubbles?
The best thing to do when your deck stain bubbles is to strip the stain and start over. There is no way to fix the bubbles without removing what you have laid, cleaning the deck, and reapplying the solid stain after the deck is completely dry.
Pro Tip: The Best Stripper to remove a solid color deck stain is the RAD PaintStrip Solid Stain Stripping Gel
More Info on Solid Stain or Paint Removal
More information on deck stain bubbles and staining damp wood
- Deck Stain Failed? Who to Blame?
- Will Deck Stain Peel?
- Moisture Content of Deck When Applying
- How Dry Does the Deck Need to be After Cleaning it to Apply the Stain?
