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A wooden deck should be refinished or stained every 8 years, but no more than 10 times, otherwise the wood starts to loose it's stregth and becomes a hazard to users. A well maintained deck will have high quality stains and finishers that help prevent water and foot traffic damage.
When staining or re-staining a deck or fence you will need to prepare the wood prior to staining. Â· If the deck or fence is new the only preparation you will need is to let the wood dry well before applying any stain, and a good sweeping to clear debris. Calculate the amount of stain you will need by determining the square footage of your deck or fence. 2  Deck -- A raised 12'x 20' deck is 240 sq. ft., however you may have handrail, benches, stairs, skirting and possibly the underside of the deck to cover.