How Do You Stain Exterior Wood Siding?
You must properly seal exterior wood siding on a home with a wood stain so that water cannot seep into the wood because it would eventually cause the wood to rot. The only way to fix rotted wood siding is to replace it, so properly staining your siding saves you money to replace it. A variety of wood stains are available to choose from, although a water-based wood stain is the most recommended. Water-based wood stains are the easiest to dispose of because they are nontoxic and biodegradable. Power wash all the exterior siding you plan to stain to ensure the wood is clean and ready to seal. If any dirt or debris were to get under the stain, the paint could chip or bubble up, allowing water to get underneath. Pour the wood stain into the paint bucket. Never dip a brush directly into the paint can itself. Paint the siding of the house with the wood stain, holding the wood stain brush like a pencil. Use smooth, fluid strokes from left to right, painting one siding board at a time to avoid
