White semi-transparent stain - Deck Stain Questions and Answers

RE: White semi-transparent stain

JimA — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:06:35 +0000

Thanks, again for your response. That answers all of my questions for now.

RE: White semi-transparent stain

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 20:02:30 +0000

You can use the RAD solid stain for all but you cannot use a semi-transparent for the floor unless you remove 100% of the current white paint.

RE: White semi-transparent stain

JimA — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:50:52 +0000

After posting my last comment, I noticed the review of Restore-a-Deck solid stain. It looks like this is a via option for me. Either for the entire deck, or for just the railings if, in fact with proper preparation, I can use a semi-transparent stain for the flooring. Any comments?

RE: White semi-transparent stain

JimA — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:34:08 +0000

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Thanks. I've attached photos so you can see what my situation is. Note that most of the previous finish has already peeled off. Should I be able to use a semi-transparent stain if I pressure washed and sanded to remove the remaining finish?

If not, then do I have any options other than re-applying a paint or solid stain? (Note that I live in Wisconsin so I do not think that I am limited by VOCs.)

I ask the first question because if I can, in fact, use a semi-transparent stain if the wood is properly prepared then one option would be to finish the flooring in a wood stain and the railing with white paint.

Thanks, again, for your input.

RE: White semi-transparent stain

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:00:17 +0000

No there is not a quality white semi-trans and you cannot apply a semi-trans over the solid stain/paint that you have on now anyhow.

White semi-transparent stain

JimA — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 17:20:46 +0000

I am refinishing a deck (pressure-treated pine) had has previously finished with either white paint or a white pigmented stain. I want to refinish it in white, since the railings are also white and I think that it would be difficult to remove and restore them to the point that I could redo them with wood color. In addition, although 90+% of the original paint/stain is removed on the floor boards, there could still be some white in the knots, etc. that would be difficult to remove.

(I plan to pressure treat and clean the deck prior to staining but haven't yet decided if I will sand or not.)

My question is: is there a quality semi-transparent stain that is available in white. I notice that the big box stores carry semi-transparent white stains but I am leery of the quality of the products.

Thanks, in advance, for your response.