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18/04/2012 11:25 pm
I have an approximate 1,000 sq ft 15 year old cedar deck. I have been applying a translucent Sikkens product every spring as product wears down due to sun and weather variation - cold and snow in winter, hot and sunny in summer. Wood has darkened over time. Stain has done some peeling but no visible mould, but there has been some moisture damage on some of the butt ends. Decayed wood has now been replaced, and the old stain will be all sanded off to start anew.
From a review of forum and website, it seems that an oil based semi transparent may be the preferred option. If this is the case, would either TWP 100 or TWP 1500 be a recommended product? Others? Given the limited info I have provided, is one TWP product preferred over the other for my deck?
If I use a TWP product, should I apply 2 coats?
Thanks for assistance.
19/04/2012 11:03 am
For an older deck such as yours I would look at an oil based stains as the oils can help replenish the interior wood cells that have dried out. TWP Stains are excellent oil based stains. The 100 Series is not compliant in every state but the 1500 series is. Both series will work very well. They are applie 2 coats "wet on wet".
I would suggest looking at the Armstrong Clark Stain as well. The non-drying oils will help substantially.
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20/04/2012 1:43 am
Thanks for the advice. I will follow up on the Armstrong Clark stain as I like the ability of being able to apply in direct sun, and as well, they have a transparent as well as semi transparent option.
28/04/2012 11:52 pm
My deck is comparable to Goodyear newbie, 1,000 SF, red cedar, 11 years old, and takes direct sun combined with the humid South Texas climate. We are in the process on stripping, sanding, and replacing boards. I read the info on the Armstrong Clark stains and will probably use a semi transparent. My question is, should I use any type of wood prep prior to applying the stain?
