How to Stain an Outdoor Table
Selecting the right type of outdoor furniture is the key to creating the perfect haven. There is nothing better than sitting out in the yard taking in all the sunshine on a beautiful day. The prices on outdoor furnishings have substantially dropped over time and with the proper care it can last for years.
How to Stain an Outdoor Table
- Choose the color of stain for the table. The stain is available in a wide range of colors and can be purchased at your local home improvement store. If you want to keep the original wood grain look of the wood go with a clear stain. An opaque stain will last longer than the clear, but it is more of like paint than a stain and will remove the wood grain markings from the table.
- Use a water hose to wet the table down. This is done to enable the stain to better soak into the wood.
- Allow the table to dry thoroughly for several days before adding stain.
- Use a 220-grit sandpaper to smooth the surface of the table. Remember to sand with the grain in the wood.
- Clean the sanding dust from the table.
- Use a foam brush to apply the stain following the grain of the wood.
- Use a soft cloth to remove any excess stain as you go.
- Allow the stain to dry before adding another coat, if the color is not dark enough.
- Use a foam brush to apply a thin layer of clear water repellant over the stain.