If you do not want to add color then you should use the TWP 1500 clear. It will gray naturally but still preserve the wood.

Thanks much for taking time to reply. -Doug

jbha, You need to strip off the Seal Once it you want to switch brands otherwise your new stain will perform properly. In general oil based stains wil...

I would look at a hardwood stain such as Messmers UV Plus for Hardwoods in Natural color or IPE Oil.

Peter, every stain brand is different. It is best to follow their directions for temperature application. Your temps are not ideal with the Cabot. You...

1. Michigan (weather extremes: hot in summer; snowy & cold in winter) 2. Full sun part of the day; partial sun/shade the rest of the day (deck on we...

What grit of paper did you sand with? You might want to let it weather a month, clean and brighten the wood, then apply 1 coat of TWP this year. You c...

Here is a pic of the deck flipped over and sanded. I will post a pic once it is stainded as well. If you look at the top of the pic through the r...

1. Correct but you need more then rinsing. Heavy scrubbing or light pressure washing. a) It should not be I would test first. b) Pressure Washi...

Most likely this turned dark from dirt and grime sticking to the stain that never had a chance to cure properly. We just wrote an article on this: Dec...