Apply 2 coats.

Yes you cannot apply now but you can apply a light coat after a light cleaning 6-12 months later.

We have never seen the Flood Solid stains at a big box store but if it is, then you can use it. We get it from a specialty paint store.

You will need to let the wood season. Prep all wood with a stain stripper and wood brightener after. Try a penetrating oil based stain in a semi-solid...

I believe that depends on if the old coating was oil based or water based. If unsure then go with an acrylic water based.

No that will not work. You either have to sand it all off 100% or go with another solid color stain. You cannot apply a semi-solid over a solid co...

Do a solid color deck stain in oil based if you can.

I would stay with the Cabot.

When redoing with another solid stain you do not have to remove all of the old coatings as your new stain will cover it. Look at Flood Solid Color sta...

If there is still an older coating on the wood then you will need to strip. If not, use a deck cleaner.

It is either mold or rust stains. Did you happen to use steel wood for any prep?

If it is in the coating you will need to strip and brighten for the prep. Try the TWP 100 Series.

The Defy will give the best results from mold and mildew followed by the TWP. The issue is that mold can grow on top of any stain and a stain can only...

It might be mold. Please post a picture. Click "Reply" in the blue tab then upload a picture(s) from your computer.

Look at TWP Dark Oak or Armstrong Clark in Rustic Brown.