Once again, he doesn't understand how to strip a deck. Applying a stripper and pressure washing it off is no different or harder then use a deck clean...

1. Both. 2. All. 3. Typically yes, use the prep the stain brand suggests.

Stripping is just as easy or easier than cleaning. He should know that.

TWP 1500 and AC do not come in solid stains. You might want to hire a different contractor. One with more experience with deck stripping as it is not ...

A semi-transparent stain will not blend the two different wood types and ages. Only a solid stain would.

Sand oly if needed to remove the wood furring.

Sorry, if rough sawn then you do not need the cleaner and brightener for prep. Just make sure the wood is dry and free of dirt.

You can use the RAD solid stain for all but you cannot use a semi-transparent for the floor unless you remove 100% of the current white paint.

You need the cleaner and brightener to remove mill glaze.

No there is not a quality white semi-trans and you cannot apply a semi-trans over the solid stain/paint that you have on now anyhow.

See this about new wood:/p> After wait and prep, try Armstrong Clark or Restore A Deck Stains.

Try TWP 1500 Series or Armstrong Clark.

Pressure wash the rest in a normal way, not using the surface cleaner. Sand or buff the wood after.

We have already explained that to you. You have no choice but to strip when switching brands of penetrating Semi-transparent stains. Not prepping corr...

No, not that difficult if it can be stripped. Just need some ladders and the proper prep products. You cannot apply a different brand of semi-trans ov...