Painting/Staining Decking
Discussion
I've almost finished my decking project, just got 2 sets of stairs, 3 gates and the side panelling to do (under the deck).
Now I'm thinking about staining. It's on the big side (75' x 18') and has balustrade on 3 sides. I slapped cuprinol on the joists (which were treated anyway) and used plenty of end-grain preserver too.
What's the best way to stain the actual deck, stairs and balustrades? A mate has a compressor and sprayer which he has offered to loan me. I've also seen special deck-rollers which have extra long bristles to get into the grooves on the boards.
Any suggestions on method or any specifric stain to use?
I don't really want to do it all by hand, it'll take me feckin ages
Am actually contemplating paying a pro to do it because:
A: It will look better
B: I hate painting
Now I'm thinking about staining. It's on the big side (75' x 18') and has balustrade on 3 sides. I slapped cuprinol on the joists (which were treated anyway) and used plenty of end-grain preserver too.
What's the best way to stain the actual deck, stairs and balustrades? A mate has a compressor and sprayer which he has offered to loan me. I've also seen special deck-rollers which have extra long bristles to get into the grooves on the boards.
Any suggestions on method or any specifric stain to use?
I don't really want to do it all by hand, it'll take me feckin ages

Am actually contemplating paying a pro to do it because:
A: It will look better
B: I hate painting
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