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What's the best way to apply Thompson's Water Seal?

Apply by brush, roller, dipping, or sprayer. A garden “pump-up” style sprayer is the simplest method. If over applied, remove excess before it dries by redistributing to dry areas or wiping off.

What temperature do you apply Thompson's Water Seal?

Be sure that both surface and air temperatures are above 50°F during application and remain above 40°F for 48 hours after application. Do not apply product if rain is forecasted within 24 hours of application.

Is it better to spray or brush stain?

The agitation and friction caused by a paint brush will cause the wood to absorb more stain. So if you are spraying or rolling the stain, always back-brush it in with a brush while the stain is still wet; you'll achieve much better penetration in to the wood./span>

Do you need to thin stain to spray?

Any stain can be made into a spray/no-wipe stain by thinning it. ... The trick is to thin the stain enough so you build the color with multiple passes. If you try to get the desired color with too few passes, you'll get uneven streaking./span>

Should I power wash my deck before staining?

The short answer to this question is – Yes. But that is not all you should do if you want your deck stain to last. A good deck cleaner can remove the gray fibers, dirt, mold, mildew and other impurities deep in the wood. .../span>

Can you use a roller to apply stain?

You can use any tool – rag, brush, paint pad, roller or spray gun – to apply the stain. You can even dip the object into stain or pour the stain onto the wood and spread it around. It's only important that you wipe off all the excess before the stain dries. ... Brushing is the slowest method of applying stain./span>

How do you prep a deck for staining?

Prepare To Stain A Deck Before you apply stain, make sure the surface is clean (no dust, dirt, wood fibers or grease), dry and free from mildew. When a surface is not clean, stains and other finishes have trouble sticking and may end up peeling.

How much does it cost to hire someone to stain a deck?

The cost to stain your deck typically ranges from $540 to $1,050 with an average of just over $700. This equates to an average cost of $2 to $4 per square foot for labor and materials. Higher-quality stains will run up the price, as will washing or sealing the wood prior to staining.