https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:54:53 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7521 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 13:24:53 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7521 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7518 Sun, 03 Jun 2012 11:14:12 +0000
Moral of the story, plan ahead and have all your products before you even begin to start stripping. Thank goodness I didn't waste my time brightening on the 27th as planned or I'd probably have to repeat that process. Now I have an unprotected deck taking the sun and rain :(

Tomorrow I will call Defy and probably cancel the order and go with either TWP or Armstrong Clark.
I'm not going to move everything back off the deck until the stain is actually here.

Amy]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Amy Tatusko https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7518 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7490 Sat, 26 May 2012 10:41:12 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7490 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7489 Sat, 26 May 2012 10:39:59 +0000
The only way to get pictures to post is to hit the "reply" tab at the top.

I would do a solid color on the railings and a semi-transparent on the floor. Two toned decks look really nice and future maintenance is easy as well. Just clean and re coat the horizontals as needed. I would strongly suggest this.

Post some pictures when done!]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7489 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7488 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:15:44 +0000 Here are the photos.
http://s1067.photobucket.com/albums/u434/Pocwave/porch/
Bart]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Bart https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7488 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7487 Fri, 25 May 2012 13:08:24 +0000 Here are photos of the deck in progress.
Sorry about the confusing post.
The railing sections are in the garage in pieces.
Weathered Cabot deck stain on the porch posts and the porch siding as well as the lattice sections below the porch as skirting, that same color was also on the top and bottom rails of the railing sections. The railing spindles are Cabot deck stained as well, in a cream color, the same as the accent pieces on the porch posts.
I would do a transparent or semi-transparent on the cedar decking if I just have to wash and reapply in 2-3 years. I don't want to strip or sand again and that is why I was leaning toward the solid color.
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Thanks.
Bart]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Bart https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7487 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7486 Fri, 25 May 2012 10:38:02 +0000
Can I try the samples with only a few hours (4) in full sun and get a good idea of the color?

What is the best time lapse from cleaning/brightening and staining?

Thanks, Amy

Yes you can get a good idea on the color within a few hours. 24-48 hours after washing to wait for staining.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7486 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7485 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:48:27 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Amy https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7485 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7484 Thu, 24 May 2012 14:45:55 +0000
Can I try the samples with only a few hours (4) in full sun and get a good idea of the color?

What is the best time lapse from cleaning/brightening and staining?

Thanks, Amy

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Amy https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7484 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7480 Thu, 24 May 2012 00:16:33 +0000
I am confused. What is on the vertical railings? Is it a solid color? Are all the horizontals know completely free of coatings?

You can add pictures in here if that helps.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/cedar-rails/#post-7480