https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/older-deck-where-to-start/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:39 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/older-deck-where-to-start/#post-11161 Sat, 27 May 2017 12:02:28 +0000 Solid stain for both rails and decking? White for the rails? Best to let sit until Fall. Use a pressure washer and deck cleaner for prep. Try Flood Solid Stains.

]]> Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/older-deck-where-to-start/#post-11161 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/older-deck-where-to-start/#post-11160 Sat, 27 May 2017 03:32:40 +0000 I meant cleaner not leaner

]]> Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers Urbb007 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/older-deck-where-to-start/#post-11160 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/older-deck-where-to-start/#post-11159 Sat, 27 May 2017 03:30:52 +0000 hi all, great forum.  I have an older deck and have replaced about 50% of the deck with new boards.  It looks like the deck was painted and stained at one point.  I would like to go two tone.  White railings with solid color stain on the deck boards.  Do I need to sand the boards and railings or just boards along with a leaner.  Any advice would be very helpful.  I believe I have to wait atleast 4 months to apply the deck stain to the new boards.

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