applied Messmer's UV Plus to new dried western red cedar in July 2010, (Nova Scotia, Canada) by spring of 2011 it looked like brown pressure treated...

We do not rate solid stains (yet) but we do like the Flood Solid Stains. I would not sue any of the 3 you mentioned.

Yes the wood needs to be completely dry.

I forgot to ask, does the deck need to be dry to apply TimberOil? I will wash and brighten before, but not sure if I should let it dry. Thank you

I would look at Armstrong Clark in the Mahogany color or Ipe Oil. Not sure on the chair marks. Maybe a general deck cleaner.

Welcome, please post some pictures after the cleaning.

Mike, I would use TimberOil for the first coat hen switch to TWP 1500 if desired. They are both oil based stains. Make sure to clean and prep the wood...

The deck should be cleaned with a wood cleaner and a wood brightener. Restore-A-Deck would work well. I would stain with TWP 1500 in Honeytone or Arms...

Eva, that is a good question. All deck stains will eventually fail. It is best to use a stain that fades in color and is a penetrating stain. These st...