Staining method on windy days

[John Burdine 14]

What exactly is everyone doing to stain on those days that are too windy to spray? I'm talking about those days where even tape and drape, spray shields and all the works is still too risky.

I use Ready Seal and when its a second story deck on a windy day I've usually used those one-hand small jug sprayers and deck pads, and just sprayed right into the pad and applied like that. I've also tried a bucket and a painter's mitt with good results as long as the deck isn't prone to splinters. I've also used powered rollers and a hurricane brush on the decking. I've used rags, mini rollers, and paint brushes. I also just ordered a spindlease (spelling?) to try on the spindles. Nothing is perfect though so I'm open to some new ideas.

[John T 744]

Reschedule if you have enough work lined up. Time is money and those windy day

s can also spell trouble.

[seymore 90]

Yeah John is right try another day but if you are able to charge more to brush it in by hand get it. I deal with wind for fences and i'll rather wait then spray the whole neighborhood with stain.

Have you looked into the hurricane brush? http://sunbrite.stores.yahoo.net/hurricane-brush-and-accessories-for-deckster.html

[bigchaz 157]

We hand stain

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[John T 744]

We hand stain

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I know you don't do houses but what about a stockade fence? Do you spray anything or is it all hand stained?

[Adrian 155]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubt6N70jq6A

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj_f6CUvVX8

[Adrian 155]

The early model....

Non hvlp....

[Adrian 155]

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I used this during 25mph + winds.

[John Burdine 14]

We hand stain

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What tools do you use on the rails?

[John T 744]

What tools do you use on the rails?

Hey John I know your question is directed towards Charlie.. I love to hear how he handles this. He is in my mind an Artist when it comes to staining people's decks.

We on the other hand spray everything we can especially spindles, rails etc. We back brush to stop the drips and the over spray. Spraying in itself is an art. Everything gets hit where a brush may not get to... But Charlie is an Expert and he is truly an Artist. Sometimes I look at the money aspect of the job.. But still I would say my guys are not in Charlie's league..

[James 625]

This issue cracks me up! It comes down to common since. wind is the worst enemy and can carry the littlest of spray miles. .....

[RPetry 564]

In some ways wind is your friend in the wood business. It dries out the wood effectively so you can apply stain.

If it is too windy to spray, break out the buckets and brushes. Takes longer and is a bit boring but teaches humility and makes one thankful that they are not a painter.

[John T 744]

If it is too windy to spray, break out the buckets and brushes. Takes longer and is a bit boring but teaches humility and makes one thankful that they are not a painter.

Lol.. Ain't that the truth.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Classic....

Beth

[John T 744]

Classic is right! Ralph Machio lives in my old town now and living a normal life.. His early movies were great flicks.. Hopefully I run into him one of these days:)

[seymore 90]

Classic....

Beth

Now that's funny!

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Uuuuuuuup Dooooooown Uuuuuuup Dooooooown......

Beth

[bigchaz 157]

We spray lattice and fences that's about it. I don't care to mess with the overspray and now that Im doing the employee thing I'd rather not have to worry about them spraying and not being as cautious as I am.

So we brush, everyone is pretty quick at it. You get a rhythm going and use 4 and 6 inch brushes can knock out a lot of wold. I appreciate the kind words John, I dont think hand staining versus spraying makes the work any better, but it is a strong sales tool for me.

A lot of customers have bad experiences with spraying so it has a stigma to it.

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