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11/10/2023 2:54 pm
We have twice stained our deck frame and privacy fence with Olympic Water Repellent Oil Stain #717 and have been VERY happy with its color and durability. We have 2 gallons left and want to know if this 10-year old oil stain should still be sufficient to use for a fresh overcoat on the previously stained wood. Only one 2x6 needs to be replaced and all other wood is in great shape. I will stain the 2x6 two coats before installing.
I called Olympic and they said the old linseed oil-based stain would no longer have any mildew resistance but that may not be important to us. They recommended using Olympic Maximum Stain + Sealant which is the replacement for 717. However I see it does not get great reviews for durability and color.
Is there a better redwood color stain that I should consider? Or will the linseed oil stain still do a good job over the previously stained wood? Your experience and recommendations would be very helpful as I begin my project next week.
I live in Northern Virginia and we will be staining the deck in 50- 60 degree Fall weather.
I will clean the deck first with Olympic Deck cleaner or other bleach solution
11/10/2023 5:09 pm
If you switch stain brands, you must remove the prior coatings fully. You cannot stain over what you have. In addtion, you cannot prestain new wood. See here:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/how-long-should-you-wait-to-stain-a-new-deck/
We would strip, brighten, and then stain with a better stain brand like the TWP 1500 Series or Armstrong Clark Stains.
