https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Sat, 30 May 2026 01:04:06 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8762 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:41:25 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8762 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8761 Tue, 03 Sep 2013 06:59:07 +0000
I applied Armstrong Clark transparent cedar color stain on the cedar railings. We are not happy with the color. It's too reddish and gold. Can we apply a gray stain over it? Can we use a water base stain like Defy? Do we need to clean and brighten before we re-stain? Thanks.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Budge https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8761 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8731 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 20:01:28 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8731 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8728 Mon, 26 Aug 2013 19:22:43 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Budge https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8728 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8717 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 17:18:20 +0000 2. No, more like 10-12 weeks.
3. Use a deck cleaner and wood brightener while lightly pressure washing.
4. 2 days is normal

Thanks!]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8717 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-cedar-railing-staining/#post-8714 Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:54:44 +0000
1. From what I've read, I am thinking of using Anderson Clark transparent "natural" stain. Is this a good choice? Is there a better choice to achieve my desired end result?
2. Have I waited a sufficiently long enough time to apply this stain?
3. If I am able to stain the cedar now, do I need to go through the cleaning and brightening process using something like Restore-A-Deck? Can I just lightly pressure wash it before I stain?
4. After I do clean the cedar, how long should I wait for it to dry before I apply the stain?

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