1. Hard to suggestion a brand when you are limiting yourself so much. I guess between the three I would personally use the Cabot. 2. None will r...

1. You would need both a cleaner and a brightener to prep. Not one or the other. 2. I highly doubt the Cabot ATO will last 2-3 years on your floo...

Take inconsideration that a semi-transparent will last longer then a transparent stain when it comes to UV fading.

For an older deck such as yours I would look at an oil based stains as the oils can help replenish the interior wood cells that have dried out. TWP St...

Yes you should use a wood brightener on the deck. It will lower the pH balance to neutral, allowing you stain to perform better. Ready Seal is k...

Make sure to properly prep the wood before applying a stain. I am not sure if TWP cannot be shipped to Canada. I would ask the manufacturer at Ge...

Bleach is actually bad for wood. It can break down the lignin that holds the wood's cellular structure together resulting in exposed damaged wood cell...

We strongly suggest a stain that is able to penetrate newly installed pressure treated pine: Timber Oil Brand

Try this link: Defy Extreme Stain Dealers

I am not sure. Areas of the country have different contractor pricing. I would charge them whatever it is worth it for you to do the project.

You could use either a wood deck cleaner or a deck stain stripper. Cleaner if the Thompson's was applied 2 years ago or more, stain stripper if less t...

It is not a very popular stripper and we have yet to test or give a review. I would assume that is an average stain stripper.

For a low VOC state like New York, I would look at the TWP 1500 Series or the Armstrong Clark Stain.

Ratings are determined on a number of things. Overall initial appearance UV Fading after 2 years Ease of application initially Ease of reap...

Use pressure treated pine so it does not rot. I would use the Restore-A-Deck system to prep as it is works very well and is economical as well. ...