Use a putty knife to clean between deck boards. If you’re staining wood made from pressure-treated lumber before 2004, hire a pro to sand the surfaces. That’s because the wood may contain ...

When applying paint and staining a deck, the initial application is very ... Read more: Painting Tips That Even HGTV Stars Swear By After you've properly removed old paint from your deck and ...

Alternative sealing methods, like staining your deck rather than painting it, can actually enhance the warmth and character of hardwood, instead of covering it. Read more: Painting Tips That Even ...