https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-dock/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:49:24 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-dock/#post-7385 Thu, 03 May 2012 17:43:57 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-dock/#post-7385 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-dock/#post-7384 Thu, 03 May 2012 11:28:03 +0000 My neighbor recommended boiled linseed oil which works well on trailer beds; but, research is mixed and not covered at all on your website, Additionally, linseed oil weathers black and that's probably not a good thing for a dock. Guess I'll try to find some Armstrong Clark stain.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Sully https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-dock/#post-7384 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-dock/#post-7383 Thu, 03 May 2012 10:10:59 +0000 Armstrong Clark Stain. It is a deep penetrating stain. You can apply it all by brush or stain pad.

As for color matching that is hard to say. You may also want to look at the Armstrong in on of the semi-solid colors as it will give even better coverage and UV protection. This would help for a dock that is in full sun.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-dock/#post-7383 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/restaining-a-dock/#post-7382 Thu, 03 May 2012 03:57:53 +0000
I don't want to put anything in the water and appearance is not as important as protection. There's very little stain left on horizontal surfaces so can I get away without using a stripper? Can/should I use Defy Marine stain or TWP 1500 Series stain and could either come close to the Behr natural cedar color stain?

Note: I am already cringing at 2 coats on a dock - that's a big job; and, I would prefer not to spray.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Semper Fi,
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