You need a stripper and then a brightener for prep. Much easier and does a better job. Simple green is not effective.

Hello, -Where do you live? -You have to prep new wood:/p> -You cannot seal over a deck stain. No need as well.

Prep and then stain after the weathering.

3 or more months and then prep with the AC stains if using one of their transparent or semi-transparent colors.

if we go with a transparent armstrong it could be good in 2-3 months? that's june or july. it makes a big difference as I didn't want to go all summ...

Depends on the stain brand you choose. By late Summer it should be okay.

thank you! do you think I can stain this in July if it was built in April?

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also does that article mean I can safely stain this porch in July if it was built in April?

oh, I think you might be in my area. do you recommend somewhere to buy stain? I'm in Ferndale,MI.

Sorry but no and the brands you mentioned, are not very good.

Thanks! We would prefer something we can buy in person. Do you know of an Olympic color that would match? I can’t get samples in transparent colors. ...

See this about new wood first: Maybe Chestnut color by Armstrong Clark Stains: