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Published: March 14, 2026
Video Description
#deckstaining #staining #deckrestoration
Staining a deck is one of the best ways to protect your outdoor space and restore its appearance. In this episode of How To Anything, Ricky walks through how to stain a deck step by step, including how to clean, strip, and prep an existing stained deck before applying a fresh coat for long-lasting results.
You’ll learn:
• How to clean and prepare a deck before staining.
• When and how to strip old deck stain.
• How to prep wood for restaining.
• How to apply deck stain evenly for durable coverage.
• Tips to help your deck stain last longer.
Whether your deck finish is faded, peeling, or weathered, this guide shows how to properly restain a deck by starting with the right prep work and finishing with a smooth, protective stain.
Shop all the products used in this video at Lowe’s and on Lowes.com:
- Pressure Washer: https://low.es/4s5t8GE
- Valspar Fast Acting Wood Stripper: https://low.es/4rqUZAW
- Stiff Bristled Broom: https://low.es/4qN6x0w
- Valspar All-in-One Wood Prep: https://low.es/4kUHxmI
- Random Orbital Sander: https://low.es/4ath1NJ
- Valspar Transparent Deck Stain: https://low.es/4rYZbaW
- Paint Mixing Arm: https://low.es/3ZJNGsb
- Staining Pad: https://low.es/4tJHfmq
- Telescoping Extension Pole: https://low.es/4qQWXtf
- Airless Paint Sprayer: https://low.es/4rWwUBV
- Spray Bottle: https://low.es/4s7Af1n
Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:33 – How to Prepare a Deck for Staining
01:34 – How to Repair a Deck Before Staining
02:12 – How to Strip a Deck Before Staining
06:20 – How to Sand a Deck Before Staining
07:51 – How to Stain a Deck
10:42 – How to Stain Deck Stairs
11:52 - Reveal
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