Before you re-stain a deck, there are a few steps you should take to prepare and get the deck ready to absorb the new color. If this is the first time deck stain color is going to be applied to the surface of your deck, you'll have slightly less prep work to do. For those who have a deck with stain already applied, there is the extra step of making sure that the old color is removed before you start. Step One to re-stain a deck Start by looking over the condition of the deck. Make sure there … [Read more...]