Protecting outdoor wood trim when staining deck ?
#1
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Protecting outdoor wood trim when staining deck ?
I need to stain my deck. There is a good amount of wood siding and screen porch 2x4 meeting the deck.
Is there a painters tape that works well on such rough surfaces? Also, don't want to strong of an adhesion otherwise I pint the siding...
Is there a painters tape that works well on such rough surfaces? Also, don't want to strong of an adhesion otherwise I pint the siding...
#2
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I'm not fond of using tape as it can give a false sense of security. A rough surface makes it difficult/impossible to get a good seal with the tape. You'd probably be better off using some sort of shield.
pics would help us better understand what you are dealing with
pics would help us better understand what you are dealing with
#3
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I know of no tape that will work on a rough surface. At best you'll get a good bit of wicking underneath the tape. I would stain similar to painting and cut the edges in carefully.
#4
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ok. I will go with a shield. Do you prefer brush or pad fro staining a small deck? apox. 6x10
#5
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Originally Posted by destruct05
Is there a painters tape that works well on such rough surfaces?
Use a ruler or painter's-straight-edge to keep a fine line between the deck and siding/porch.
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Do you prefer brush or pad fro staining a small deck? apox. 6x10