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Deck Stain Questions and Answers

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Topic starter 14/10/2014 5:09 pm

I recently added on to the older deck and would like to know what stain would work best since it will be used on new pressure treater pine and 5 year old boards that have been, pressure washed, brightezned and lightly sanded. This area of the house stays shady and damp so mildew/algae are big concerns.

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14/10/2014 5:15 pm

Where do you live and when was the new wood installed?

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Topic starter 14/10/2014 7:14 pm

I'm in atlanta and the new wood is about a month old. This picture is taken before I prepaird the old wood for staining.

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Topic starter 14/10/2014 7:48 pm

I live in Atlanta and the the new wood is about a month old

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15/10/2014 5:34 pm

Wait another 2 months, prep the new wood with a deck cleaner, stain all wood with a semi-solid color to give the best overall blend between the wood. Armstrong Clark Stains are what we use.

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Topic starter 16/10/2014 2:07 pm

Thanks for your input. This site has been a huge help. Before your response I had been looking into Defy mainly because of its mildew/algae tolerance. What is your opinion for this brand for my project?

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16/10/2014 5:28 pm

Yes Defy offers the best mold resistance. Negative it that it will not blend the new and old wood as well since it is more transparent then a semi-solid. If you are okay with the slight difference between wood then go with the Defy.

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