Weather all, prep all, then stain all is really the easiest. If you want to not weather, then you could go ahead and final prep and then stain now but...

Prep with Restore A Deck Cleaner/Brightener kits. Stain with Restore A DEck Semi-transparent stain or TWP 1500 Series.

Have you seen this about new wood?:/p> As for the grooves, it is not an issue if sanded off. You may want to finish the sanding. Let it weather throug...

Probably because he builds decks and not maintains them? Anyways, always follow the advice of the stain brand you are using when it comes to new wood.

That is not true. Rain does not harm sanded decks and actually helps to open the pores, not close it. Yes, you will need to clean and brighten the woo...

You should contact them anyhow, this should have not happened.

I doubt you can fix this outside of stripping and starting over. Hopefully, it fades.

Should i use a stain or a sealer? I'm just looking for protection not to change the color of the wood. You want a semi-transparent stain Will I have t...

For one coat, about 2 gallons, maybe 3. Apply just one coat using the pad and "push" it into the wood so it fully soaks in. It is not that hard. Do no...

No, Cabot ATO has issues since they changed formulas. Try TWP 100 Series in clear.

No opinion or experience. Sorry.

Use any of these brands. You will need a stain for UV protection:

I do not think you can strip this fully. Strip what you can with the RAD Stripper and these additives:/p> Sand the rest after. Brightener after that.

Try a graffiti remove cleaner and pressure washing.