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People stain or paint their decks in order to protect and preserve the wood. Outdoor decks take a lot of abuse from weather and the natural elements and require a high quality paint or stain to protect the wood. Decks require regular maintenance and are usually painted or stained every three to four years.Staining a deck emphasizes the natural grain of the wood.utdoor decks take a lot of abuse from weather and the natural elements and require a high quality paint or stain to protect the wood. Decks require regular maintenance and are usually painted or stained every three to four years. Staining a deck emphasizes the natural grain of the wood.
When preparing to paint your deck, the first step is to select the paint that is right for your deck. Several companies already make paint specifically for decks and patios. Deck paints contain special ingredients that aim to keep water from penetrating the surface.fter the old paint chips have been removed, sweep the surface thoroughly to prevent the old chips from contaminating the new paint. Use painters tape to tape around the deck, so you do not get paint on the house. Using either a paint roller or a paint sprayer, apply the paint evenly.