Should I Sand a Deck Before Staining?
Sanding Your Deck Before Staining Strips the Outer Layer of Sealer and Stain, and Removes Damaged Wood and Smooths Away Splinters. the Deck Must Be Very Dry...
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Furthermore, should I sand a new deck before staining?
You need to let it dry completely before applying new stain. For reference as others have mentioneddon't sand a deck. Sometimes if you're staining the same color you can avoid sanding the whole thing.
Secondly, do I have to sand my deck before painting? If the wood gets wet after it's been sanded, but not before it's been stained or painted, it's back to square one — you'll need to wash and sand it again. Some homeowners will want to rent a big floor sander to do a large wooden surface like a deck floor.
Likewise, people ask, should I sand my deck?
For this reason, you should plan on sanding your wood deck after power washing and before staining and sealing. Make sure your deck is thoroughly dry before you sand. If there has been recent rainfall or if you have power washed, wait a several days before sanding.
How much should you sand before staining?
On most raw woods, start sanding in the direction of the grain using a #120-150 grit paper before staining and work up to #220 grit paper. Soft woods such as pine and alder: start with #120 and finish with no finer than #220 (for water base stains) and 180 grit for oil base stains.
