https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/prepping-deck/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:22:35 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/prepping-deck/#post-8960 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:53:34 +0000 Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/prepping-deck/#post-8960 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/prepping-deck/#post-8959 Thu, 20 Mar 2014 23:22:22 +0000
I did the mandatory google searching on DIY staining a deck, and well.. it hasn't gone as smoothly as the internet had led me to believe.

The history of the deck, as far as I am aware: There is an old (several year) old tinted protection on it. The close up is the worst of what I figure is left over sealer, which survived over the years mainly in that spot due to the shade and patio furniture. Then, as pictured, there is a little bit throughout the deck as well.

I've washed the deck twice with Olympic premium deck cleaner, and the pictures are my results. I didn't use a stripper, due to the abundance of plants around the deck.

I was planning on laying down a semi-transparent stain. But what is my next step from here? Doesn't look to be ready, and i'm not sure how to clean it up further.

Thanks in advance for your insights.


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