The best way to stain spindles on a deck without a mess

Finding the best way to stain spindles on a deck is honestly the most annoying part of any outdoor renovation project. If you've ever looked at a hundred individual wooden pickets and realized you have to coat all four sides of every single one, you've probably considered just painting the whole thing a solid color or, worse, hiring someone else to deal with it. But before you give up or spend a fortune, there are a few tricks that make this job way less of a headache. ...

February 19, 2026 · 7 min · Bodega Viviana