Water still beading on rails-should I wait to stain? - Deck Stain Questions and Answers

RE: Water still beading on rails-should I wait to stain?

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:43:05 +0000

No issues. Just do it in spring.

RE: Water still beading on rails-should I wait to stain?

carlag — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:35:20 +0000

thank you! So you think it is OK if it will be more than 12 months by the time I get to stain it in the spring? I live in Ohio and winters can be wet and snowy. Would there be any precautions to take if I am leaving the bare wood until spring?

RE: Water still beading on rails-should I wait to stain?

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:26:05 +0000

As long as you prep correctly you should be okay to stain now. You can also wait until Spring. See here for new wood tips: https://www.deckstainhelp.com/how-long-should-you-wait-to-stain-a-new-deck/

Water still beading on rails-should I wait to stain?

carlag — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 04:35:44 +0000

I purchased a home with a new deck and know it is at least 7 months old. The wood is pressure treated pine from Lowes (stickers were still on it). A friend pressure washed for me today and the platform is definitely ready to receive stain. Water is still beading on the rails and spindles though. Should I still try to stain before winter? Knowing it is at least 7 months old, should I still try to stain the railing or is it better to just stain the platform. I have never stained before and really don't want to ruin my new deck!