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A. It sounds as if you've given due attention to this important early yet critical phase; others would be wise to follow your example. Ahead, learn why prep is so important before painting a deck and ...

Apply stain to one or two decking boards at a time, moving along the length of the board. While a deck pad can also work fine, we’ve found that a three- or four-inch brush can be ideal to get maximum ...