[Sticky] Deck Staining Help

Use the Restore A Deck products to prep and the TWP 1500 Series or the Armstrong Clark for the stain.

I've got a bit of a different situation, but this seems like the right place to come to for answers. For the 5 questions:
1. State you live in - Maryland
2. Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun - Full Shade
3. Type of Wood - Yellow Pine
4. Mold or Mildew Issues - None at the moment
5. Main Issues with Previous Stains - N/A - New wood

I just had stalls built in an existing barn. The stalls are all yellow pine tongue and groove boards. The bottom foot of each wall was done with pressure treated boards. I want to apply a protective coat of some sort to keep the wood looking good, and also add a bit of water resistance. I'm considering a clear or very light toned semi transparent.

Being in a stable, there won't be actual foot traffic or weather, but lots of dust/dirt/manure/horse abuse. Do you think I should clean/brighten the boards first, or is it more like fences that I can just apply a stain?

Thanks!

The wood is smooth so you should give it a good cleaning and brightening.

A lightly tinted stain like the Armstrong Clark in the Amber would work well for this.

Thanks,

I'll let you know the results!

Stained picture would be great!

We have a new IPE deck and I confused as to should we oil or stain (oil based) the deck and what is the difference

Stain with an oil based product. You need color in the stain to help prevent UV graying.

north eastern WV - mountain region
sun and shade
cedar sidng(very rough surface) AND pressure treated lumber deck, both approx 12 years old
very little mould mildew

cedar siding treated 12 yrs ago with Sherwin Williams Exterior semi transparent alkyd wood preservative stain A14T5, possible that deck had same treatment.

We now need to restain both siding and deck. Stain on siding has done quite well apart from 1 side where wood has weathered and some greying and minor blackening has occurred (water soaks in even on the least weathered areas even though colour still good). Virtually no stain left on deck, a little on the railings. Would have like to restain with original product but has been discontinued.

We cannot remove all the stain from the siding, therefore what do you recommend to use over the top of the remaining stain (it is a light cedar colour)? Also, any recommendation for deck and steps and railings?

Thanks for your help

I would look at the TWP 100 Series for this. Maybe Honeytone or Cedartone.

New to us house...13 years old. Previously stained with Olympic oil based Maximum 3 yr- Cedartone from what I can tell by leftover can.

1. NC
2. Partial shade (front porch), Full shade (screened porch), Full Sun (fence)
3.? pressure treated pine?
4. Mildew on fence only
5. want to change color and needs new protection

Planning to use semi transparent oil based again. Hoping to use SW hill country deckscapes semi...but reviews do not support this. Would this product fail in my situation....old, pre-stained wood. I mostly see reviews on new wood. On my tester wood it seems to soak in pretty easily. Any recomendations? I've heard I can tint with the SW color other products....??

TIA!

We are not fans of any of the SW decking stains. Poor performance, they peel, and hard to fix in a couple of years. Look for the TWP 100 Series or the Armstrong Clark decking stain for this. You will need to remove the old stain first when switching brands. Best to do with a stain stripper if possible.

Im confused, is staining the same as sealing? I had a PT pine deck and fence built in 2013 October and want to protect my investment. It has survived more than 25 inches of snow over the 10 snow days, ice, sleet and acid rain. I live in Maryland, near DC and think its time to do something. But some planks have hairline cracks and seems dry, while others still have faded green tones from treatment. This deck is in the back of the house and gets the noon to evening sun (about 8 hours). What is your recommendation for a process and product?

Staining is sealing as well. Clean and brighten the wood for prepping and try the TWP 1500 Series for stain.

Thanks!

1. Central Texas
2. Covered solar screen deck, little afternoon sun.
3 4 month old cedar
4. None so far
5. Would like to buy a light stain or clear product available for purchase in the Austin Metroplex, that will only require cleaning and brighting before reapplication.

Thanks in advance, very helpful site.