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The same latex-based paint that requires four hours dry time at 75 degrees Fahrenheit may take six hours or more at 50 degrees. Alkyds and oil-based enamels that take 16 hours to dry at 75 degrees could take as long as 48 hours to dry at 50 degrees.
As a general rule, 48 hours is sufficient drying time for a newly washed deck. But this also assumes optimal drying conditions, such as a sun-facing deck. If you are on the shadow side of the home where little to no sunlight reaches, wait at least 72 hours before applying any stain or sealer.Give the deck a visual inspection, as the surface should be completely dry and there should be neither any swelling or puffiness to the wood or softness to the surface.ut this also assumes optimal drying conditions, such as a sun-facing deck. If you are on the shadow side of the home where little to no sunlight reaches, wait at least 72 hours before applying any stain or sealer.