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                        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Looks great!]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looks great!]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Quote from administrator on June 17, 12:08
	60-80 grit. Not too smooth as you want the stain to soak in well.
	
	Thank you.   I used the Armstrong Clark Amber for hardwood.  Much easier t...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><strong>Quote from administrator on June 17, 12:08</strong><br />
	60-80 grit. Not too smooth as you want the stain to soak in well.</blockquote>
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	Thank you.   I used the Armstrong Clark Amber for hardwood.  Much easier to apply and it came out great.<br />
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[60-80 grit. Not too smooth as you want the stain to soak in well.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[60-80 grit. Not too smooth as you want the stain to soak in well.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 02:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Thank you for your response.  Quick follow up question.  What grit of sandpaper should I use for my final sanding before I seal?  Thanks again.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thank you for your response.  Quick follow up question.  What grit of sandpaper should I use for my final sanding before I seal?  Thanks again.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Look at Armstrong Clark in Amber or Defy Hardwood Natural Pine. Might want to get some samples so you do not have to do this again.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Look at Armstrong Clark in Amber or Defy Hardwood Natural Pine. Might want to get some samples so you do not have to do this again.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[My 1200 sq ft Mangaris deck is only two years old.  It was originally sealed with Cabots Australian Timber Oil.  I never really liked the way it came out the first time when done professiona...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[My 1200 sq ft Mangaris deck is only two years old.  It was originally sealed with Cabots Australian Timber Oil.  I never really liked the way it came out the first time when done professionally.  This time I decided to do it myself.  I have stripped the old sealer off and brightened the wood.  I then sanded the wood with 60 gr using an orbital floor sander.  Unfinished it looks great.  I have started staining using Superdeck Exotic Hardwood Stain in Natural.  It goes extremely dark and really looks awful.  I would like it to stay as light as possible.  I realize it will require more maintenance, but I just hate it dark and splotchy.  I have resigned myself to the fact that where I have already stained, I am going to have to restrip and brighten then sand again.  What sealer do you suggest keeping in mind I want very little darkening?  What grit do you recommend for a final sanding before the sealer is applied?  Thank you!  Pictures available if needed.]]></content:encoded>
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