Repair-First Prep Checklist Before Staining in Austin: Clean, Fix, Dry, Then Protect
A great stain job doesn’t start with stain—it starts with prep. In Austin, heat, humidity, and heavy rain can punish a deck fast, and a stain that looks great on day one can peel, patch, or wear unevenly if the surface wasn’t repaired and prepped correctly. If your goal is a finish that bonds evenly…