[Sticky] Deck Staining Help

1. State: Ohio
2. Partial Shade
3. Chinese Cedar
4. Mold or Mildew Issues: None, new playset
5. Existing waterborne transparent stain, instructions says I need sealer

I have a brand new playset (unassembled) that came with a waterborne transparent stain applied (just for color). The instructions say I need to apply a sealer, but no recommendations as to what type. Do you have any recommendations? I was thinking of using TWP 1502, but they said not to apply their product over the waterborne stain.

Do you have any recommendations as to what product may be appropriate for this application? Also, would you recommend sealing/staining first and then assembling or assembling first?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

No sealer/stain that we know of can go on top of a water borne stain. They are not designed that way. Meaning the sealer needs to soak into the wood, not film on top of the wood. I would assemble now, then redo in a year or two.

Hello from Georgia my pressure treated deck is in full sun all day. I am about to replace all the deck boards and stain it with TWP but does it absolutely have to be done wet on wet. I'm in a wheelchair and that might be a little messy. I've look at Armstrong Clark but they do not have many colors to choose from.

Need help on choosing a great stain for my deck TWP, One Time, Armstrong Clark, Sikkens, or other.... Needs to be easy to apply????

Georgia
Full sun
Pressure treated lumber
Little mold

Please read this about the new wood. Staining New Wood

I live in CA and am currently in the middle of constructing a new deck. I have decided to build the girders, joists, and posts with pressure treated pine and use PVC Azek Decking. I have completed construction of the deck frame and would like to stain it before I put on the decking. This is a second story deck that is exposed to full sun and temperatures ranging from 20 to 115 Fahrenheit. The frame has been cooking in the summer sun at about 100 for the past week. Which deck stain would be best for this location? I was also wondering if the stain would hide that nasty green color?

I need deck staining help too.

South Carolina mountains
full to part shade
pressure treated pine
over 10 years old
mold and mildew always a problem
have only used sealant on deck
cleaned and ready for stain

Ideas?

Maggie, try the Defy Extreme stain for this deck in sun with mold potential.

North Carolina - Raleigh
Cox kiln dried PT
Full Sun

We are currently putting in a new deck using the Cox kiln dried wood. We went this way so that we would not have to wait so long to treat/stain. I assume from what I have read, we need to sand with 60 grit and lightly power wash after the deck is completed and we have waited 2 to 4 weeks??? I plan to use either Ready Seal, TWP 100 or 1500, or Armstrong Clark. We would like to use a light color that is in the brown family and are open to any other product you might recommend. If we go with TWP, being that we are in a state that allows the use of the 100, would it be better to use than the 1500? One of my top priorities is maintenance. We would really like to use a product that would last longer like a semi-solid, but I am concerned it could cause problems with build up and had to remove after a few coats. Do you have any recommendations? If it does build up, is it a big deal to have it removed? Or should if be best just to stick with a semi-transparent and do it every two years. We'll be thru with the deck around the middle of Aug. When would you treat it?

-Use the 100 over the 1500 for this newer deck in NC.
-TWP is easily removed if needed with a stain stripper and a light pressure washing.
-Wait about a month then lightly clean and brighten for the prep.

Do you have any recommendations for using a semi-solid or would you stick with the semi-transparent? Will the semi-solid last maybe only a year or so longer that the semi-transparent? Would you recommend any rough sanding (i.e. 60 grit)? One or two coats with TWP, Armstrong Clark, or Ready Seal. Haven't decided on the color yet, so we are not sure which we will use. Also, would you use a brush to get the stain on the ends and between the boards?

Semi-solids give better UV protection from fading but that does not mean it will last much longer. Armstrong makes a very good semi-solid. We personally use it on many decks. Only one coat is needed for newer wood. Adding too much stain and it will not absorb into the new wood.

How do I ask a question on this site without replying to a previous question?

1. Kentucky
2. Partial Shade (morning), Full Sun (Afternoon and Evening)
3. Regular Pressure Treated Wood (15 yrs old).Deck & Gazedbo.
4. Mold/Mildew Issues - None
5. Behr Premium Wood-Toned Weatherproof Wood Finish, No. 501 Natural Cedar. Horizontal boards flaked & peeled within 6 months to a year. Vertical boards are good. Seems as though the color has darkened in the past 2 years.

- Wood has cracks and splits from aging. On a scale from 1 to 10: the wood condition is a 5.

- Which stain brand and type, (ie.semi transparent,semi solid ,solid),would be best for this deck. Also, recommendations for prepping?

To the person answering my questions, what is your experience level with this subject matter?

I find myself having to wash>strip>prep>and reply the whole thing every two years.

As contractors we find that the Behr is a terrible stain. It does not apply evenly, it peels, and it is hard to get off as it is basically a thin paint. You need to remove this problem stain. This is not easy but can be done. Once removed you want a penetrating stain that does not film on the wood and peel. This will give longer life and make it much easier to clean and reapply down the road. Try the TWP 100 Series or the Armstrong Clark for the stain after you strip off the behr. You may need to strip the Behr a few times.

We are remodeling our covered deck. We are planning to screen this deck in. We live in northern Illinois. The deck has east, south, and west exposures. We have installed new fir tongue and groove wood flooring.What stain or sealer would be good for this type of flooring? Also the new ceiling that was installed is pine car siding. What product would be good to use for that? Also oil or water based? We would like to keep as natural as we can or a very light colored stain. Thanks!