@administrator Thank you for your help. The Restore A Deck looks like a great option, but I see it is water based. Would I be able to use it on my de...

@administrator Also, I don't have to strip it first? From what I'm reading, I should strip if I'm switching brands. Thanks!

@administrator which brand? I think you forgot to list them...thanks.

No, sanding is not a good way to prep. Alos using Behr Deck Stains are not a good idea:/p> Best to remove fully what you have and then use a proper ...

Prep with a cleaner and wood brightener. Stain with one of these brands.

I highly doubt a cleaner will remove this.

No other options? I read maybe adding deck cleaner to remove the white wash

No ideas what caused it but you will have to remove it to fix.

That makes sense. Might want to test some sample colors of the stain while waiting.

@administrator We sanded because we filled the deck screw holes with balau plugs and they weren’t perfectly flush. We had to sand the entire deck t...

Sanding was not a good prep. It closes the pores, reducing the stain's ability to properly soak in. It looks too smooth for a stain to soak in now. We...

Hi there! We installed a 400 sq feet of red balau deck last fall and have now sanded a bit. It is covered but does receive morning sun and sun throu...