Adding more could create more issues then it is worth. May not dry, sticky, etc. Leave it alone for 6-12 months, lightly clean and apply one light coa...

The folks at armstrong clark said after 12hours it can take rain. I talked to my wife and she reminded me that we made remarks about some brighter are...

It is not easy to spot treat. Definetly looks like the stain did not take there before the rain. Did the spots show up only after the rain?

Penofin is a very average stain. Penning turns black on most decks. It is a major flaw of that brand. Has nothing to do with being an oil based stain ...

Thanks for the answers. Regarding your last statement is there something better than Penofin? Everything I read said it was the best. The reason I ...

I finally got the deck stained with Armstrong Clark Mahogany stain after cleaning with scrub brush and RAD cleaner, no brightener. It was dried for tw...

1. Typically you can get 2+ years 2. Depends on the brand. Some peel and some will fade. Armstrong Clark fades if prepped and applied correctly. 3...

You should clean and brighten again with the pressure washing.

Thanks very much for your input! Have some things to think about now...

The TWP clears have no UV resistance from graying. Need a tint/color for UV protection and the more tint/color you have, the better the protection. Lo...

Never heard of a brightener making the stain orange but you do not have to use a brightener on IPE wood. We like Wooster stain brushes. Do not like ch...