You have a varnish on there and it has to come off fully first by either power sanding: Or a Paint Striper:
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@douglasfir Post some pics to see what is needed.
@sp-decks Strip and Brighten. This will ensure your new stain properly adheres and penetrates.
Are you using the same stain brand and color or switching?
Yes. The RAD PaintStrip will remove solid stains or paints. See here for tips:
If the Behr has already started to fail/peel, then it is best to remove and start over. Stripping and possibly sanding will be needed. Make sure to br...
Do you have any other questions? What are using currently to strip solid stains?
Did you have any other questions about deck stains?
We like both oil and water-based semi-transparent stains. The key is to make sure that whatever you use, they are penetrating, not filming coatings. F...
Behr prep products are not very efficient and cost more than normal. Very the best price, you would want powdered prep products. They come in Wood Dec...
You would have to check with each manufacturer to see if there are local dealers near you or not. You will not find any decent deck sains brands in Ho...
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