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                        <title>Restaining a cedar deck</title>
                        <link>https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-cedar-deck/#post-7375</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Yes it is best to use both a wood cleaner and wood brightener to prep the wood prior to staining. This will help the new stain absorb into the wood properly.
	
	Armstrong is a very good st...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yes it is best to use both a wood cleaner and wood brightener to prep the wood prior to staining. This will help the new stain absorb into the wood properly.<br />
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	Armstrong is a very good stain.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/">Deck Stain Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Restaining a cedar deck</title>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[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, a...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[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?]]></content:encoded>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:43:48 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Take inconsideration that a semi-transparent will last longer then a transparent stain when it comes to UV fading.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Take inconsideration that a semi-transparent will last longer then a transparent stain when it comes to UV fading.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/">Deck Stain Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[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 transpar...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/">Deck Stain Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>goodyear</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Restaining a cedar deck</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[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...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[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".<br />
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	I would suggest looking at the <a href="http://www.deckstainhelp.com/armstrong-clark-wood-stain-review/">Armstrong Clark Stain</a> as well. The non-drying oils will help substantially.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/">Deck Stain Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Restaining a cedar deck</title>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[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 sn...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[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. <br />
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	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?<br />
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	If I use a TWP product, should I apply 2 coats?<br />
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	Thanks for assistance.]]></content:encoded>
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