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26/07/2012 3:54 pm
I have a 15 year old PT deck.
State: Mass
Afternoon sun
I have stripped the old red stain. It is 90% off, with some areas still a little red from the old stain.
-Do I need to remove the remaining 10%?
-If I don't remove the last bit, can I use semi-transparent or do I need to use solid color stain?
-I am planning to sand some pretty rough boards (and flip some that I can). Should I clean and brighten before or after sanding?
-What is the best stain available in MA? I can get Cabot, Flood Advanced, or Sikkens Rubbol solid and Sikkens SRD semi-transparent in our big box store.
28/07/2012 12:01 pm
If you cannot get the remaining stain completely off then you should try to blend or mask it with the new stain. Might want to look at a semi solid stain.
I would clean and brighten after sanding.
I would stay away from the Big Box Store brands. Might want to check with some high end paint stores or lumber yards to see what they have available.
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06/08/2012 3:14 pm
OK thanks.
What is the best stain available in MA?
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07/08/2012 2:01 pm
TWP 1500 looks like it only comes in semitransparent.
What would you recommend that comes in semisolid and is available in MA?
Thanks!
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10/08/2012 7:22 pm
Thank you!
I'm going solid white /offwhite on the railings. What solid stain do you recommend in MA?
