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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.

Use a roller for large jobs, because it holds a lot of stain and distributes it quickly. Select 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, or 3/4-inch nap (the length of the fuzzy fibers on the roller) depending on the coarseness of the surface you are staining--longer nap reaches into cracks and crevices better. Hold the roller in your hand or thread it onto a pole/handle to extend your reach.
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