I have read all kinds of reviews trying to find out what is the best stain to help fix our old deck. We are in Columbus MS (hot, muggy, wet, sun and shade). The deck is 12-15 years old and looks like if it ever was stained or sealer it was years and years ago. We are thinking the only thing that can save it is a solid stain - but which one is the question. Any suggestions appreciated. This deck is about 18x14
Use the Restore A Deck Stain stripper and pressure washer to remove the old stain as much as possible. Use the wood brightener when done. Stain with Armstrong Clark in a semi-solid color for this.
I got help in several places on DeckStainForum. Want to thank everyone. We actually determined our deck pictured in first post was actually 20 years old and probably never taken care of. I am now convinced you can "save" almost any deck. We used the recommended Restore-a-deck, pressure washed, then used the Brightener. Stained with Armstrong-Clark semi-solid Woodland stain. You can see the results in below pics.
OK, here are finished pics, sorry.
Looks great!