You have to strip, not clean. Apply the stain stripper and pressure wash off the old coating. Brighten the wood after. Stain with a penetrating stain....
Thicker stains will not stop or help with mold. They are also prone to peeling as they do not always penetrate into the wood.
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How did you sand? Anything with metal in it? Typically black spots are mildew or rust. It does look like mildew though. If you stain it in, it will be...
The length of time after prep and before stain varies really on the brand of stain you are suing. Rule of thumb is typically 48 hours and within 2-3 w...
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Yes, you should clean and brighten before staining. Check with Armstrong Clark Company themselves for info on where to buy.
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The TWP should not peel.
What brand is the gray semi-solid?
You should do it sooner rather than later.
Texture. Rough sawn looks rough and smooth wood is very smooth. Try googling "rough sawn cut" wood and look at the pictures.
Use a deck stain pad or a Wooster stain brush.
I cannot tell from the picture but do the spindles have a slight clear coat shine to them? If so, they stain will wipe right off of them as long as yo...
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