If you over apply stain may peel or crack when exposed to moisture or produce a sticky surface which can prevent it from drying properly.
Cabot deck stain sticky.
For composite decking that s decking made from recycled plastic materials and wood follow the manufacturer s recommendations.
Rest assured your deck will dry and cure it just make take a little longer than expected.
Why is the deck stain still sticky.
I waited 24 hours then pressure washed off the entire thing with a medium spray tip on a 3000 psi pressure washer.
Keep in mind more stain is not better.
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Then i spread out the remainder equally over the surface of the porch deck once more.
All the excess tacky oil from the stain was absorbed into the speedy dry.
Wood stain is designed to penetrate into the grain of the wood not to remain on the surface.
I blew it off the deck and followed it up with a good 24 hour air dry.
Staining your deck is not the easiest task as there are lots of things that can go wrong during the whole process.
Ensure that conditions are optimal and that no rain is forecast for at least the next 24 hours.
To rectify a sticky tacky deck wait at least 7 days before taking this measure apply one thin coat of your decking oil to the entire surface of the deck.