Best way to mask plastic rails? - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/best-way-to-mask-plastic-rails/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:42:35 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Best way to mask plastic rails? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/best-way-to-mask-plastic-rails/#post-11683 Sun, 06 May 2018 11:43:13 +0000 We would do the second. Stain carefully around the plastic but immediately wipe any stain that gets on the plastic.

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/best-way-to-mask-plastic-rails/#post-11683 Best way to mask plastic rails? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/best-way-to-mask-plastic-rails/#post-11682 Sat, 05 May 2018 18:31:17 +0000 Hello, looking for any suggestions on masking plastic deck rails before staining.  Ive tried taping, but the stain found a way to seep through.

The other method I've tried is just staining the area then immediately wiping off the rails with a damp rag.

Using Cabot Solid stain on this project.

 

Thanks

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