Is your yard deck beginning to weather and fade? Is it absorbing water and soaking up like a sponge, and you’re bothered it’ll rot? Is it too old? Worry no more, as I’ve got a remedy to address all of the above concerns. You can give your deck a facelift without wasting a lot of time and money by restaining. In this article, I’ll guide you on how to restain a deck without stripping to save yourself the agony of replacing the entire deck.

To circumvent stripping or sanding off the old stain from your deck, you first need to thoroughly clean and rinse it! Then, allow the wood to dry for 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, apply the same stain, or darker stain, from the same manufacturer. It’s important that the new stain either matches the old stain or is of a darker color; otherwise,