No. You will need to remove the old coating first.

You must have a stain if you want to protect from UV graying so a semi-transparent is best and will not hide the wood grain. Look at one of these bran...

Using a pressure washing after applying the stripper will help the process. The RAD stripper will not remove the solid stain completely. Just remove a...

60-80 grit.

Thanks for the advice! I might keep trying on my own before hiring a professional. What grit sandpaper?

Thanks for the tip!

No a deck stain like the Timber Oil will not cover the white caulk spots. It is possible that it will stain lighter in color if you spot sand those ar...

It would be easier to hire someone but a pressure washer with the stripper and some sanding will also do the trick. Depends on how much time you want ...

Here are a few pictures of the small area of deck that I've been starting with. Some areas are nice and clean, others have the Thompson's starting to...

Please post some pictures.