https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:52:04 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/#post-7566 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:55:14 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/#post-7566 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/#post-7564 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:04:57 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers John https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/#post-7564 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/#post-7561 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:08:41 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/#post-7561 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/#post-7560 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 03:42:23 +0000


I think it was restained one time several years ago with a semi-solid stain, and I have already begun disassembling the pieces and sanding them down to bare wood.

What would a good stain be for this application? I live in East Tennessee with hot summers and mild to cold winters, and this swing set will get a lot of sun exposure.

I'd like a semi-transparent stain that results in a light brown color, but I have tested a few TWP 1500 colors and they all look very orange or red, obviously due mostly to the original redwood color.

I also don't want to go too dark brown -- the TWP 1500 Dark Oak and Black Walnut feel noticably hotter to the touch than the lighter stains and the bare wood, which wouldn't be good for a kid's swing set.

What about these?

Defy Extreme Light Walnut
Armstrong-Clark Rustic Brown
Penofin Nantucket Mist

Would oil-based be best for this age and condition wood? Also, do I need to do anything to the bare wood before applying the stain?

Also, how much stain would I need to coat this swing set properly?

Thanks for any help!]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers John https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/kids-creations-redwood-swing-set/#post-7560