June 17, 2018

How to Stain Large Areas Like A Pro

When staining large areas, such as a deck, you’re going to need to be prepared. You’ll want gloves, the stain, paper towels or rags, drop cloths, and the stain applicator. If you’re staining indoors, make sure you have proper ventilation to vent the toxic fumes.



Oak, ash, beech, and pine are the most popular woods (which may be cut precisely with CNC machines) to stain since they can stain so easily. We would recommend using one of these, as well as an oil-based stain, since oil-based stains take longer to dry and you’ll have the time to finish a larger area.

Oil-based stains usually don’t require sanding afterwards. Water-based stains are also available in more colors, but they dry more quickly and you may be unable to finish the entire area before it dries.

If you’re sanding a damaged area, you’ll want to repair it first. This can typically be done by applying wood filler, letting it dry, and then sanding the area smooth. If the wood has been previously stained, you will want to sand all of the wood to remove the stain to bring out the wood’s natural colors.

A stain conditioner is optional here. Wood can be stained without it, but the conditioner can help prevent blotchiness or uneven paint strokes on the wood for a more professional looking stain.

As with painting, be sure to test the stain on a smaller wood scrap to make sure it has the effect that you’re looking for. Then, apply the stain with either a brush or a spray. Apply thin, even layers. If you want a second coat, wait for the first to dry.

When applying with a brush, going with the grain may give you the best results. However, vertical application may work better if you’re using a PaintStick.

It’s important to remove any excess stain with paper towels or rags. If you’re looking for a darker stain, you can let the stain remain on the wood longer. For a lighter stain, wipe off excess immediately.

For the best results you’ll want to finish by applying a stain conditioner with a fine brush. This will seal in the stain.

This should help answer how to stain large areas. Go get it!

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