This for tips about sanding: We would not saw. Try the RAD stain if you want water-based or TWP 100 Series if you want oil based.

8-10 inches. Steps are correct. Do not sand again.

Appreciate your response, last question (probably) in terms of the finishing process now. I have a 3000psi non variable pressure washer with a wide an...

I think Mahogany or Black Walnut would be better for this deck.

I'm looking at the 3 hardwood stains from Armstrong Clark. Would I be able to choose from the Amber, Mahogany or Black Walnut? Or would the Amber be t...

Thank you for your response! I will strip, clean and then brighten again.

You have old stain still in the wood. Try stripping and pressure washing to get more out and then brighten the wood. Use an exotic hardwood stain when...

Humidity has little to no effect.

I appreciate all the help. I have done all the prep work and we are coming up on the 48 hour mark and it is a humid day in Michigan. Can I still sta...

Super Deck has an issue with turning black and collecting dirt. We stopped using it years ago because of the repeated issues. Best to strip and bright...

I live in So.Cal.& have a redwood covered deck, stained the deck last year with Superdeck semi-transparent stain. I used the RAD stripping &...

See this about new wood: Staining A New Deck