The best time to stain or paint a deck is about the right weather conditions – mild temperature, low humidity, dry weather, low wind – that allow wood to soak up stain effectively. Valley News/Yortw/Flickr/CC BY 2.0 photo
Abdul WadoodHome GnomeStaining or painting your deck enhances its appearance and protects it from the elements, but doing it at the wrong time can reduce the coating’s effectiveness and cause it to peel or fade prematurely.To be clear, the best time to stain or paint a deck is about the right weather conditions – mild temperature, low humidity, dry weather, low wind – that allow wood to soak up stain effectively. Those conditions are generally prevalent in late spring or early fall when the weather is warm and dry, although that varies from region to region.During other seasons, the weather is generally too hot, cold, or wet for stain or paint to penetrate wood properly.
Best weather conditions for staining and painting
Ideal weather conditions are important for the
