You want a solid stain and have it custom tinted to match. Use one of these brands.

Looks okay. Just leave as is.

NO.

No, rain does not harm the prep.

If I use a stain stripper or a deck cleaner on an unfinished deck and then it rains a day or 2 before I get to staining....do I have to use a deck cle...

Strippers and brigheners will not damage brick or brick pavers.

For buffing? Has to be dry.

I am finally making progress, a guy I know (in the floor care business) came over and looked at my deck. He had a question, should the deck be dry or ...

You will need to power sand to remove this coating. Fillers will not work well for outside wood. Stain with a penetrating semi-transparent stain after...

TWP and AC are better.