Thanks again!

Use the Restore A Deck Stripper on the one post. When done, use the Restore A Deck Brightener on all wood. Stain with the Restore A Deck Stain in a se...

I’ve attached more pictures. The only area really left with stain on it is the post showing the word “porch” on it. The archway we sanded down and t...

It is not going to be possible to blend bare spots with any deck stain brand and type. When they occur, it will time to do a full restoration. These...

Thank you for your prompt, professional reply. I need to better understand what type of deck stain to buy then for the future. If I completely sand ...

Thats OK . Just wondering. I`ll try to post what I end up doing,and the result. Thanks. I still have alot of reading to do. Thanks for all the informa...

Sorry, but no idea what a contractor would charge in your area.

Better but will still be off slightly. With AC semi-solid, new wood needs to weather for 1 year before applying.

I'm planning on using semi-solid stain--either Armstrong Clark or TWP. Will the new and old boards match better with semi-solid stain?

Thanks for the suggestion! That might work as nothing is peeling on the spindles or rails .Right now I`m thinking I`m going to rent a edge floor sande...

You can't get new wood to match older wood with deck stains that are transparent or semi-transparent. You would have to test samples on both to get an...

Not possible to spot fix a semi-transparent deck stain and then have it blend. You would have to remove all old stain and start over with an even coat...

Try a two toned deck:/p>

Since I have both old and new boards, which board should I test a sample on? Since the test stain board will not be prepped beforehand, will this be...