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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).
Not Always Cut-and-Dried. For the best results, wait to paint your new deck until the moisture level is down to 15 percent. Depending how long the wood sat at the lumber yard before you purchased it, it could be ready to paint the day you finish your deck, or it might require between four and 60 days of drying. You can rent a moisture meter from your local hardware store to get an accurate read.