https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-turned-black/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:54:02 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-turned-black/#post-8166 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:43:19 +0000 Deck Turned Black

At this point you have little choice but to remove it and start over. I would suggest the RAD Stain Stripper followed by the wood brightener. Once done I would look for TWP or Armstrong Clark

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I live in Washington State
My deck gets shade, sun and of course moisture
Built a new cedar deck last summer
Cleaned and brightened it with Flood product, and then applied Flood CWF UV5 Oil.
It was very tacky in some areas and actually took a long time to dry, and just had some areas that didn't seem to soak in the stain at all. I'm wondering if it wasn't dry enough when applied?
Granted I did not apply it and I don't think the person I paid did a very good job.
But, after 1 year it is black - it's like the stain turned black?

Any advice on what I should do this year?

Thank you very much!!!]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers MBH28 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-deck-turned-black/#post-8165