Applying Siding Stain Over Old Stain

This guide will help you quickly apply exterior stain and maintain it for beautiful long lasting results.

Applying siding stain over old stain.

You can do this by sanding the old stain down thoroughly or you can buy a stain remover that may do the job. Applying the oil based wiping stain. As long as you clean and prepare the surface properly you can do another long lasting stain job. Use a roller paint pad or brush and apply the stain in long smooth strokes.

My strong preference for a wiping stain is old master s wiping stain. Removing old stain if necessary if you plan to switch from a darker stain to a lighter one you will need to remove the old stain fully to achieve the best results. You will apply the wiping stain with a brush a rag won t work for this type of application. Once you ve thoroughly cleaned and prepared your exterior wood surface it is time to apply the stain.

Staining over stain is easy and works beautifully if your applying a dark stain over a lighter stain on raw wood. You can mix 2 or more stains together to make diy custom stains. Pick an inconspicuous spot to test your stains before applying to the entire surface. An exterior stain job can last from 5 to 15 years depending on your location the work s exposure and the quality of the stain.

It s possible to stain over existing stain and much easier than painting over it. Begin the process by applying a small amount of stain in a hidden area to test for adhesion. You don t need to remove all of the old stain to apply darker stain. But you do need to remove all of the lacquer varnish or anything that will prevent new stain from absorbing into the wood.

I like the white china bristle brushes for this because they are softer. Warm stains work great to slightly warm up cooler toned stains.