How Do You Stain Over Existing Deck Paint?
Staining over existing deck paint is fairly easy. You do need to be aware that your stain will not necessarily look much like it does on the can if you apply it directly over the paint. However, it will perform the duties that you generally want stain to do, such as preserving the wood and helping to turn away the worst of the elements. If you want to stain over existing deck paint, be sure to test the results in a small area first. This will help you make sure that you will love your finished look before it is too late to make a change in your plans. Give your deck a thorough scrubbing. Use 2 cups of white vinegar and 2/3 of the bucket of hot water to make a scrubbing solution. Scrub the deck with this solution to remove dirt, mold, mildew and any loose paint chips. You can scrub using the bristle broom. Staining over paint is hard because paint does not accept stain the same way that wood will. It may look good temporarily, but it will not last nearly as long as either media on its o
