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Yes, you could stain vinyl, but I wouldn't. Actually, you could stain nearly anything it just wouldn't always come out the way you hoped. Vinyl would not take a semi-transparent stain the same way wood does. There are no pores or grain patterns to absorb the stain. The results would be a little odd looking. Every nick, scratch, blemish or other imperfection would stand out 100 fold. Your best bet, if you just want to change the color of your deck, would be to apply a solid, non transparent exterior stain or a quality exterior paint. The trick in doing either of those is in the prep. Because the vinyl will oxidize over time it must be removed or sealed out completely before applying a finish. If you take your finger and rub it on an area that gets a lot of sun, you will see the oxidization on your finger. First thing to do is power wash the deck. After it dries you apply a coat of exterior primer/sealer and let that dry. Then you can apply the color of paint you desire and you shouldn't have any problems. Remember, if you want your new deck color to last don't take short cuts in the preparation. Good luck!
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∙ 7y agoPainted areas will not stain. The surface needs prepared. They make different liquid products to lift paint, as well as hand-held or larger sanders.
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Can you apply oil based deck stain over acrylic stain?
Yes.
Can you put polyurethane over deck stain?
Can you put stain in polyurethane to darken the color?
Wood deck tacky after using a waterbased semitransparent stain?
you need to wipe the excess stain off the deck with a clean rag. It will never dry and it will float to the top of the sealer
How long does Thompson's water seal stain your deck?
It lasts about 2 years. If the deck is well prepped.
Can you paint trek deck?
Yes solid color stain
How do you remove oil deck stain from vinyl widow?
A PVC cleaner will remove oil deck stain from the vinyl part of a window. Pour the cleaner on a clean sponge or rag and wipe in the direction of the grain to remove the stain.
What vinyl deck stains are available?
You can use a 100% acrylic solid stain on a vinyl deck without using a primer. It will be opaque, like a paint, but will not mask the texture that gives the appearance of wood.
How do you get out pee stain on a vinyl floor?
If the stain is not too old, vinegar will lift most of it out.
Can you apply a ureathane over deck stain?
No, you should not apply urethane over deck stain. You should sand down the old deck stain first before applying any other type of finish.
Can you apply oil based deck stain over acrylic stain?
Yes.
Which disinfectant can stain light-colored vinyl or plastics?
Iodophors
Can you play vinyl records on decks?
Yes. A record deck, or turntable, is used for playing vinyl records on.
Can you paint over kool deck?
can you stain over kool deck pool paint
How do you remove a fireworks stain from the bottom of a vinyl pool liner?
You can't
Can you put polyurethane over deck stain?
Can you put stain in polyurethane to darken the color?
What are some short term goals?
Stain the deck.
What is the maximum temperature to stain a deck?
70 degrees
