Sun Drenched Deck in Illinois - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sun-drenched-deck-in-illinois/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:58:58 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Sun Drenched Deck in Illinois https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sun-drenched-deck-in-illinois/#post-14900 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 04:08:50 +0000 @administrator Thanks Scott, do you not believe sanding is necessary? Just want to be sure I'm well prepared for this project. 

I've heard nothing but great things about AC stains. I'll look into this. Thank you!

Probably not.

 

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sun-drenched-deck-in-illinois/#post-14900 RE: Sun Drenched Deck in Illinois https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sun-drenched-deck-in-illinois/#post-14899 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:07:28 +0000 @administrator Thanks Scott, do you not believe sanding is necessary? Just want to be sure I'm well prepared for this project. 

I've heard nothing but great things about AC stains. I'll look into this. Thank you!

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers pjhandywork https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sun-drenched-deck-in-illinois/#post-14899 RE: Sun Drenched Deck in Illinois https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sun-drenched-deck-in-illinois/#post-14898 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:12:27 +0000 Hello, looking for some guidance on this sun drenched deck in Illinois. Cedar boards, was stained previously in what appears to be a semi-transparent stain. Would you recommend stripping the deck, brightening, sanding? Just curious what steps would be best. Given it's full sun location, would it be best to finish with a semi-transparent or a solid? The homeowner would prefer to keep it the same. As well, would oil based last longer than water based? I appreciate any feedback. -Kevin

Strip and brighten for prep. Look at the Restore A Deck Kits for prep. Stain with a penetrating semi-transparent stain. Try Armstrong Clark or Restore A Deck Stains.

 

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sun-drenched-deck-in-illinois/#post-14898 Sun Drenched Deck in Illinois https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/sun-drenched-deck-in-illinois/#post-14897 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 02:58:01 +0000 Hello, looking for some guidance on this sun drenched deck in Illinois. Cedar boards, was stained previously in what appears to be a semi-transparent stain. Would you recommend stripping the deck, brightening, sanding? Just curious what steps would be best. Given it's full sun location, would it be best to finish with a semi-transparent or a solid? The homeowner would prefer to keep it the same. As well, would oil based last longer than water based? I appreciate any feedback. -Kevin

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