https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/deck-ready-to-stain/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:18:36 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/deck-ready-to-stain/#post-9873 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:07:17 +0000 2. Too smooth and it will not absorb very well. Try the 60 grit and use a deck cleaner/brightener after the sanding to remove sand dust and swell the pores.
3. Yes
4. Maybe. Old trick and not sure as to the effectiveness
5. Honeytone is lighter then the 101. Darker colors do not hide imperfections but can offer slightly better UV resistance.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/deck-ready-to-stain/#post-9873 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/deck-ready-to-stain/#post-9872 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 02:23:36 +0000 1. Is it worthwhile to replace any screws I can remove with T-25 star drive screws? Some heads are stripped and I can’t get them out easily. Any suggestions.
2. Used 80 grit on the orbital sander on test floor boards and it made them pretty smooth. Will this make the stain less likely to absorb. Can I use 60 grit or courser?
3. After sanding, use a cleaner or brightener?
4. If I swab the deck with Acetone just before staining, will it make the stain absorb better?
5. Finally, considering TWP101 Cedartone color for the deck. Would a darker tone like TWP115 Honeytone or TWP120 cover imperfections better and provide better UV protection?
Great forum, thanks for all your help.


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