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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).
1 If you are painting over stained cedar or redwood, ask an experienced paint store clerk to help you choose the proper primer to cover those woods. 2  Choose either oil-base paint or acrylic latex paint for the second coat and finish coats. 3  Read the label on latex paints to make sure they can be painted over oil primer. If you are painting over stained cedar or redwood, ask an experienced paint store clerk to help you choose the proper primer to cover those woods. 2  Choose either oil-base paint or acrylic latex paint for the second coat and finish coats. 3  Read the label on latex paints to make sure they can be painted over oil primer.