Extend Life of Old Deck - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/extend-life-of-old-deck/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:36 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Extend Life of Old Deck https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/extend-life-of-old-deck/#post-14859 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:46:11 +0000 Mo, don't use fillers for decks. They do not work well and will not stain to blend. It is normal to have cracks in the decking, so leave it as is.

At this point, just strip off the Thompsons, brighten the wood, and then stain:

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]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/extend-life-of-old-deck/#post-14859 Extend Life of Old Deck https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/extend-life-of-old-deck/#post-14858 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:50:14 +0000 Hi Scott, 

  • 1. State you live in - North Carolina
  • 2. Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun - Full sun for 8 hours
  • 3. Type of Wood - old, pressure treated pine
  • 4. Mold or Mildew Issues - no mold or mildew
  • 5. Main Issues with Previous Stains - Tried a thick deck restore which peeled off in less than a year. Sanded that off and then used Thompsons Sealer. I know you recommend not using it. The previous owner left it. Now it looks untreated.  

The deck is only 7 years old but it's badly cracked and split. It should be replaced but have to paint the house first. Is there anything that can fill in and seal the cracks and splits and that could last a couple of years? If not, what else might you recommend? Since I will replace the deck at some point, I don't want to spend much on this temporary fix. The deck is 17'x16'. New top boards will cost about $700. Any help appreciated!

Many thanks, 

Doug  

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