Apply one to two coats of an oil-based stain to the entire deck ceiling, letting the stain sit for several minutes before wiping away the excess. Oil based stains are ideal for large areas such as a ceiling, as they take longer to set than their water-based counterparts.
What should I use to stain my porch?
Decks are best stained with a semi-transparent wood stain. These types of products allow the natural grain of the wood to show through, allow the wood to naturally breathe, and are easily cleaned and reapplied. Pay attention to the directions and don't over apply these types of products.
Should I stain my tongue and groove ceiling?
Tongue-and groove-ceilings must be stained before installation for best results. If, however, the builder hung the roof without staining it first, finish the ceiling in the method suggested in the tips section. Then you'll have to touch up the unstained portions of the tongue as they become exposed over time.
Why do porches have blue ceilings?
The painted blue porch ceiling started in the American South around 200 years ago. In order to repel evil spirits from plantations, porch ceilings were painted a soft blue. The color was meant to mimic water in an effort to keep any haints or spirits at bay.
What color do Southerners paint their porch ceiling?
blue
Do blue porch ceilings keep bugs away?
Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence that blue ceilings do in fact keep bugs away. However, there are some personal testimonies that state they saw fewer spiders and wasps after painting their porch ceiling blue.Feb 6, 2021
How do you stain a porch roof?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ_qINjXybA
How do you stain a porch step by step?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RKgIzkJlLc
What type of wood is best for ceilings?
Oak is the most popular quarter-sliced wood used for ceilings. Other woods available in this style are white birch, white oak, sycamore, black walnut, white maple, bamboo, vertical-grain hemlock, cherry and vertical-grain Douglas fir.