[Sticky] Deck Staining Help

Yes the same or try a semi-solid color for even better Uv protection. Mountain Cedar by AC.

1. State you live in - Massachusetts

2. Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun - full sun 8-12 hours

3. Type of Wood - pressure treated pine

4. Mold or Mildew Issues - none

5. Main Issues with Previous Stains - n/a

I was told that the BEHR® Waterproofing Wood Protector No. 300 looked excellent on a deck (via my boss). I checked it out and it seems like a nice look but is this the right product for me? It seems like it's an annual application but that also seems excessive.

Thanks!

Behr has very poor reviews on this site and others. We would never suggest any of their products.

Amazing site, thanks for the great work you are doing.

1. Ottawa Ontario, Canada
2. South East exposure, morning sun, shade by 2:00pm
3. Western Red Cedar (3rd summer)
4. None
5. Behr - It peeled excessively.

I have tried to purchase the highest rated stains but need to have it shipped to a nearby American town for pickup at the UPS store. None of the recommended brands will ship to Ogdensburg NY. Local independent retailer recommends C2 Stain but it is not available in the light grey we want. Same retailer recommended California Paint Storm System stain but I cannot find independent reviews. Do you know of either of these products? Do you have an opinion? Are you going to review either of them.

We have not reviewed them and do not plan on it as of now. Look at the Armstrong Clark after removing the Behr.

I have a different kind of project but thought you may be able to offer some advice. I am building a bridge out of white oak and walnut timbers that were harvested from the property it is being built on in Eastern Kansas. Most of the timbers were cut a year ago and have had some time to dry. However, they are all between 2-1/2" to 7" thick. The main structure has been up for about 8 months now and I tried a product called Seal It Green initially, but to be honest I can't say that I think it has done one bit of good. The structure is starting to get some black mold on it. It sits down in a creek bottom and is in 70% shade for the summer months. It all adds up to a damp and shady environment that I knew from the beginning would be somewhat problematic. However, I would like to know what you would recommend for the before mentioned structure that will mitigate the mold/mildew factor as much as possible, show the wood grain somewhat, and not require a complete stripping when it comes to maintenance. Thank you.

TWP 100 Series. Prep first with their Gemini Restore Kit.

Appreciate the help in advance !!

1. Indiana
2. Covered Deck so some sun depending on position of sun
3. Pressure treated wood - old type
4. Minimum mold/mildew issues
5. Deck is old, maybe 20 years but still in decent shape because covered. Some splitting but not bad. Previous owner put a colored (ugly yellow) stain (we think) on a few years ago but did a bad job. Very splotchy and uneven. This is at our summer camp and we DO NOT want to strip the entire thing but want to protect and change the color.

*Can we/should we do a solid color stain over the existing?
*Will it cover the old stain?
*Or should we do a deck paint like Behr DeckOver or other brand...we have seen bad reviews on these types of products which involve peeling after 1 or 2 years and means lots of work to re-apply?
*Which will be easiest to maintain and still protect in future (i.e. reapply in years to come) ?

1st-timer, newbie homeowner.

1. State you live in - Georgia near Tenn. line

2. Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun - afternoon full sun except for about 1.5' wide strip which is always in full shade

3. Type of Wood - 15 y/o pressure treated pine, in bad shape

4. Mold or Mildew Issues - only in the 1.5' strip

5. Main Issues with Previous Stains - have never stained it.

The previous owners had, at some point, put either exterior paint or a solid stain on the deck, but by the time I got the property that was ALL washed away with just a few tiny chips of it still visible on the sides of the steps. I was able to get those off with about 10 mins of hand sanding.

I'm an older person and while protecting the wood as much as possible is my top priority, my next-highest priority is to use something that is not slippery. Just had one hip replacement, can't afford another fall! 😕

Given all these issues, what stain/sealer would you recommend? Also, any recommendations for procedure to follow beyond the basic pressure-wash-and-sand would be most appreciated.

Great site! Thanks for any advice!

Pressure wash with a deck cleaner and apply a wood brightener when done. Look at Restore A Deck Kits. Stain with a penetrating semi-transparent stain. Defy Extreme Stain or TWP 100 Series will work well for you area.

Quote from rvrkids on June 9, 15:29
Appreciate the help in advance !!

1. Indiana
2. Covered Deck so some sun depending on position of sun
3. Pressure treated wood - old type
4. Minimum mold/mildew issues
5. Deck is old, maybe 20 years but still in decent shape because covered. Some splitting but not bad. Previous owner put a colored (ugly yellow) stain (we think) on a few years ago but did a bad job. Very splotchy and uneven. This is at our summer camp and we DO NOT want to strip the entire thing but want to protect and change the color.

*Can we/should we do a solid color stain over the existing?
*Will it cover the old stain?
*Or should we do a deck paint like Behr DeckOver or other brand...we have seen bad reviews on these types of products which involve peeling after 1 or 2 years and means lots of work to re-apply?
*Which will be easiest to maintain and still protect in future (i.e. reapply in years to come) ?

Quote from rvrkids on June 9, 15:29
Appreciate the help in advance !!

1. Indiana
2. Covered Deck so some sun depending on position of sun
3. Pressure treated wood - old type
4. Minimum mold/mildew issues
5. Deck is old, maybe 20 years but still in decent shape because covered. Some splitting but not bad. Previous owner put a colored (ugly yellow) stain (we think) on a few years ago but did a bad job. Very splotchy and uneven. This is at our summer camp and we DO NOT want to strip the entire thing but want to protect and change the color.

*Can we/should we do a solid color stain over the existing?
*Will it cover the old stain?
*Or should we do a deck paint like Behr DeckOver or other brand...we have seen bad reviews on these types of products which involve peeling after 1 or 2 years and means lots of work to re-apply?
*Which will be easiest to maintain and still protect in future (i.e. reapply in years to come) ?

If you prep well you can use a solid stain or resurface coating. Look at the Deck Revive by Gulf Synthetics for this. It can be touched as needed down the road.

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<ul>1. State you live in</ul>
<ul>2. Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun</ul>
<ul>3. Type of Wood</ul>
<ul>4. Mold or Mildew Issues</ul>
<ul>5. Main Issues with Previous Stains</ul>

State you live in: New Hampshire
Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun: Partial Shade-Shade in AM, Sun
in PM
Type of Wood: Pressure treated pine
Mold or Mildew Issues: None, but have significant green algae on most of
the deck.
Deck has never been stained.
Deck is four years old. It was completely rebuilt with all new materials
in June 2012. It's located on an island on Lake Winnipesaukee about 200
feet from the shoreline and exposed to harsh winters with a lot of snow,
wind, and low temperatures. What do you recommend for prepping and staining this deck? Thanks for your advice.

Prep with a Restore A Deck Kit and pressure washing. Stain with TWP 1500 Series or Armstrong Clark.

Long Island
Full sun
Pressure treated wood-15+ yrs old
Some mold/mildew
Prior stain with cabot semi transparent several years ago. Stripping and prepping deck. Besides durabiiity, looking for easy to apply (large deck), pref 1 coat--semi transparent or semi solid.