https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/white-spots/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:24:20 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/white-spots/#post-12776 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 11:41:46 +0000 That is sap leeching from the wood. Not much you can do to stop it or remove it without harming the coating. Many will use a paint thinner solvent to try and wipe off the white sap. Not sure how effective it is.

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/white-spots/#post-12776 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/white-spots/#post-12775 Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:43:31 +0000 I spent months reading and reviewing all of your info.  Let my new deck cure.  Cleaned and Restored it, then stained according to the instructions....to the tee.  Now, after just a few days I have white streaks and white spots.....not just at the knot holes either.   Can this be remedied??  It looks horrible.  I hate to think after all that time, sweat and energy, this is what I'm left with on a brand new deck.  I'm including pics.812,811,810

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