The Best Way to Stain Deck Spindles Without the Stress

Learning how to stain deck spindles is usually the part of the job that everyone dreads. You've got the main deck floor finished, it looks great, and then you realize you have about eighty individual wooden sticks to coat by hand. It's tedious, it's a bit of a back-breaker, and if you don't have a plan, you'll end up with drips everywhere. But honestly, if you get the technique down, it's not that bad, and the result makes your entire outdoor space look brand new. ...

February 6, 2026 · 7 min · Octavia Osorio