Do not use a sheen. It will peel. Best to use one of these brands:/p> The base of the stain has nothing to do with a sheen level.

Thanks Deck Stain Help! I've seen gates, not decks, have a bit of a sheen. Pittsburgh Satin Paramount seems to have a bit of a sheen. I've attached a...

Do not apply a third coat. It will not soak in. The rain should not harm it. You can lightly wipe your deck with rags and mineral spirits to remove t...

Deck and exterior wood stains do not have sheens. That means it peel. Try Light Walnut by Restore A Deck wood stain or Armstrong Clark in Chestnut.

Yes, that is correct. It has to be Clear, not Natural. TWP makes a clear or Defy Extreme Clear.

Ok, thank you for your help. Do you know if I put a clear oil stain on it will that still allow it to gray over time?

The cleaner and brightener should not harm it.

It’s Arbourcout stain ...

You can stain after a rain as long as the wood is not visibly wet. As for the cleaner/brightener, that depends on the type of stain you have on the in...

Thanks! just two more questions .... Can we stain after it rains, and how long do we need dry weather after we stain? Will the cleaner/brightener do...

Thre are not any exotic hardwood stains that we know of that are gray in color.

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