Too late (cold weather) to stain. What to do? - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/too-late-cold-weather-to-stain-what-to-do/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:32 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Too late (cold weather) to stain. What to do? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/too-late-cold-weather-to-stain-what-to-do/#post-12271 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:34:22 +0000 Leave as is and do it in the spring.

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/too-late-cold-weather-to-stain-what-to-do/#post-12271 Too late (cold weather) to stain. What to do? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/too-late-cold-weather-to-stain-what-to-do/#post-12270 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 17:06:21 +0000 Newbie here and new home owner.  Sorry if I'm asking a question that's already been asked. 

Previous owner painted the deck and paint is peeling etc.  At least a third of the paint is gone.  Wood appears to be untreated.  Wanted to stain, but life got ahead of me and now it's too late.  Only have a few days left where temps will be above 50 degrees and that's only for a few hours.

What's the best course of action for the winter?  Slap on a cheap paint?  Cover with tarp? Just leave it and deal with the consequences in the spring? Other?

Thank you in advance.

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