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Learn how to prepare a deck for stain or paint. Before you apply stain, make sure the surface is clean (no dust, dirt, wood fibers or grease), dry and free from mildew.When a surface is not clean, stains and other finishes have trouble sticking and may end up peeling.1  Thoroughly sweep the deck to remove all leaves and other debris.2  Liberally apply cleaner using a roller or pump sprayer (wear protective equipment to avoid contact with skin and eyes).hen a surface is not clean, stains and other finishes have trouble sticking and may end up peeling. 1  Thoroughly sweep the deck to remove all leaves and other debris. 2  Liberally apply cleaner using a roller or pump sprayer (wear protective equipment to avoid contact with skin and eyes).
When it comes to decking, the visual impact is typically a big factor in the designing and planning process. There are two ways to build a deck that maintains its appearance throughout the life of the deck: You can use recycled plastic or composite decking, or you can paint a wood deck.oth pine and standard white wood lumber work well for deck construction. Some pines are nearly as resistant to rot as cedar, and both of these options take paint well. When it comes to cost, there are few cheaper options.