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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).
Prime all bare areas and puttied spots with a high-quality, oil-based primer. Finish decks with a high-grade, oil-based finish. Handrails can be finished with a good-quality acrylic paint. Never paint a wood surface that has previously been oiled. The paint wonât stick, and youâll have a mess on your hands forever.rime all bare areas and puttied spots with a high-quality, oil-based primer. Finish decks with a high-grade, oil-based finish. Handrails can be finished with a good-quality acrylic paint. Never paint a wood surface that has previously been oiled. The paint wonât stick, and youâll have a mess on your hands forever.