Applying Siding Stain Over Old Stain

My strong preference for a wiping stain is old master s wiping stain.

Applying siding stain over old stain.

Once you ve thoroughly cleaned and prepared your exterior wood surface it is time to apply the stain. It s possible to stain over existing stain and much easier than painting over it. Use a roller paint pad or brush and apply the stain in long smooth strokes. As long as you clean and prepare the surface properly you can do another long lasting stain job.

Staining over stain is easy and works beautifully if your applying a dark stain over a lighter stain on raw wood. But you do need to remove all of the lacquer varnish or anything that will prevent new stain from absorbing into the wood. You can mix 2 or more stains together to make diy custom stains. Applying the oil based wiping stain.

Begin the process by applying a small amount of stain in a hidden area to test for adhesion. Warm stains work great to slightly warm up cooler toned stains. You can do this by sanding the old stain down thoroughly or you can buy a stain remover that may do the job. I like the white china bristle brushes for this because they are softer.

While this guide will provide basic steps to follow when finishing a stain project it is very important that you follow the specific directions printed on the stain label for best. Pick an inconspicuous spot to test your stains before applying to the entire surface. You will apply the wiping stain with a brush a rag won t work for this type of application. This guide will help you quickly apply exterior stain and maintain it for beautiful long lasting results.

An exterior stain job can last from 5 to 15 years depending on your location the work s exposure and the quality of the stain. If the deck has a protective finish on it the stain won t adhere and the finish will need to be removed.