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Outdoors > More outdoor > How to Apply Exterior Stain

Learn how to apply water-based stain with four different tools and methods.

Pour a reasonable amount of stain into a container with tall sides, after mixing the material according to manufacturer directions. The amount depends on how much surface you will stain. Working directly from the can is possible with a brush, but using a separate container lets you keep the stain fresh in the can until you actually use it and helps to keep the can neat without dribbles down the side and a rim full of overflow that will dry to a sticky mess.
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