Deck Seal And Stain

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  Step 1

  Clear off your deck and wet it down thoroughly. Mix the deck cleaning solution in a bucket with the suggested amount of water on the label. (Mine was 1 part deck cleaner to 4 parts water.) Scrub the cleaning solution into the pre-wetted timber with your stiff decking broom. Really scrub at it, especially if you’re trying to remove a previous oil or stain.

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  Step 2

  Let the cleaning solution sit on the deck for 20 minutes, and then hose it off with your pressure washer. Let the deck dry overnight.

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  Step 3

  (It's impressive how fresh and clean the timber looks at this stage!)

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  Step 4

  Once the deck is bone dry, apply your decking stain. If your deck is made up of grooved pressure-treated timber or an otherwise rough surface, use a decking brush. Otherwise, use a lambswool applicator. The size of your deck and the label on the stain itself should give you a guideline on how much stain you’ll need, but if you’re working with pressure-treated pine like I was, beware: it’s thirsty stuff. (My coverage was 3m² per litre for raw treated pine.)

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  Step 5

  Apply a second coat of stain (optional) and let dry.

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