Prep after flipping boards? - Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:54:15 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Prep after flipping boards? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11933 Sat, 30 Jun 2018 12:16:17 +0000 No issues with those temps.

]]> Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11933 RE: Prep after flipping boards? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11929 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:58:47 +0000 Ok, makes sense.  Are there any issues with staining in Sept/Oct when it is cooler outside (50 - 60 F) ?

]]> Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers chris80 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11929 RE: Prep after flipping boards? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11928 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:49:45 +0000 You can stain them but the color will not match the rest of the wood and you will have to redo those boards next Spring as the stain will fail after a year or less.

]]> Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11928 RE: Prep after flipping boards? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11927 Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:33:03 +0000 Is there any way I can avoid waiting 3-6 months for the new boards?  Since it's only a couple of boards could I replace them with kiln dried boards and then stain right away?  I just hate having to wait until Sept/Oct since our first born is due around then.

Thanks for the help!

]]> Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers chris80 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11927 RE: Prep after flipping boards? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11924 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 23:40:13 +0000 About 3-6 months for the new boards. Clean and brighten for prep after.

]]> Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11924 Prep after flipping boards? https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/prep-after-flipping-boards/#post-11923 Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:16:00 +0000 I have a rooftop deck that the prior owner applied Deck Over to.  In addition 3-4 boards had to be replaced with new PT lumber.  I was planning to flip the existing boards over and staining the entire deck with Armstrong-Clark semi-solid Sequoia (I believe this best match the color between old and new boards?).

For prep, can I simply use Restore-a-deck cleaner/whitener or should I sand the boards?  Given I have some new boards (~1-2 weeks old), how long should I wait before staining?

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