Sand it off is your best option.

The leaching is because the Ready Seal is a non-drying oil and the IPE is extremely dense. Basically, it is repelling the Ready Seal and since it neve...

The only way to remove this is to sand and that will not be easy as the stain was heavily over applied and was the wrong type for IPE. I believe the s...

Is the rough sawn cut? If so you can avoid all the wait and prep and stain now as long as the wood is clean and dry.

I guess it depends on the brand of stain, how good your stopping point is and if your stain color is thoroughly mixed well before, during and the next...

Posted by: aflgreene Hi. Need stain help Northern Michigan with in 29 feet from a lake partial sun cedar deck some mold/mildew The main issue is p...

I think you will be fine. No issues.

Yes it is posible it will not be even.

It is possible that it will leave footprints. Just apply a light coat and do not back wipe. Use the TWP.

The stain was not dry by the time that the rain came. Oil and water do not mix so you get these spots. has happened to us numerous times through the y...

Not sure if they will go away. They look like water separation spots. Try wiping off with a wet rag. If they go away then you are good. If not, then y...

Looks good. Our concern is what it will look like in 1-3 years. Please post pictures later on as it weathers and fades. The area under the overhead sh...

You can still use oil based stains in Canada. Many use the Armstrong Clark or TWP 200 Series there as they are compliant for your VOC regulations. Oil...

Either will work well and one is not better than the other in every scenario. The AC may cost slightly more but the coverage is a little better as wel...

Clean and brighten the wood for the prep on the deck. Sand to remove the Arborcoat from the rails. Stain with a better product that actually soaks int...