Deck Stain - Deck Stain Questions and Answers

RE: Deck Stain

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:49:52 +0000

Humidity has little to no effect.

RE: Deck Stain

amber — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 13:25:39 +0000

I appreciate all the help. I have done all the prep work and we are coming up on the 48 hour mark and it is a humid day in Michigan. Can I still stain if the humidity is high? Or should I wait? If I wait I will encounter rain, but maybe I can wait till next week. What is the better approach? I read the can of TWP 100 and it doesn't mention humidity.

RE: Deck Stain

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:40:36 +0000

After stripper before brightener. Lightly sand. Use 60-80 grit.

RE: Deck Stain

amber — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:16:45 +0000

When do I sand the deck, before or after the stripper & brightener?

RE: Deck Stain

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:43:54 +0000

Use the Restore A Deck Stripper/Brightener Kits.

RE: Deck Stain

amber — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:38:48 +0000

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RE: Deck Stain

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 11:26:47 +0000

Could you post a picture please?

RE: Deck Stain

amber — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 19:45:52 +0000

Thank you for the response. Do you have a recommendation on a product to use to prep the deck?

RE: Deck Stain

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 19:06:44 +0000

You will need to remove the Sikkens. Strip and sand for the prep. Stain with TWP 100 Series.

Deck Stain

amber — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:27:00 +0000

Hello,

I am looking for a stain for our 4 year old deck in Michigan. The deck is in full sun, previous stained with Sikkens Cetol stain after allowing 8 months for deck to weather. Rails have been stained once and deck boards and stairs have been done twice. Feel that the Sikkens stain hasn't held up and isn't protecting the deck. Some minor mildew on stairs. Prior to both applications deck was cleaned and completely sanded. The deck is pressure treated pine. Stain failed, appears to have sticky spots in a few areas. Thanks in advance for your help.