currently i have a built rack to house 7, 41qt tubs. i have 3 corns, 2 balls and a BRB, i know the BRB will need a bigger cage, im not worried about that now....

my question is this:
I want to stain my rack a darker wood color, maybe an oak color... i seen two types of stain, a traditional kind where you "paint" it on with a brush... and a "spray paint" kind. both were at lowes and both were the same brand...

what kind do you all recommended?
how long should i let it sit outside and dry/air out before i put my snakes back into the rack??

i am thinking towards the brush kind, bc i am going to be taking it apart, and redoing the shelves so they are all equally apart... and i was going to let it sit for 5 days- a week, outside...


what do you all think? thanks everyone!