No need to sand. Using the wrong stain brands most likely.

@administrator Thank you Scott, Should I consider sanding the deck? Also, any idea why my deck has been such a headache?

Prep with the Restore A Deck Stain Stripper and Brightener kit to remove all the old stain while pressure washing (Penofin?). For the new stain, you w...

You have to remove the old coating fully and this means you need to strip (not clean) and brighten. Use the Restore A Deck Stripper with both additive...

@administrator Thanks

@franz We do not.

@edwhit Post pics for prep advice. Once done, use TWP 1500 Serie or Armstrong Clark Stains. Both are much better than Penofin and SW deck stains.

@administrator Help!! This cedar deck is 3 years old and i've had to strip and brighten it 2 years in a row after using highly recommended SW product...

@administrator Just noticing this trim. We actually have 'rough-cut' cedar trim boards and they are used all around the exterior of the house. So...

It is just a trim board (mostly vertical wood) so it probably does not matter that much what you use.

Hello, What would we notice as a difference between the two stains? It seems after much searching that I could only get it ordered in the needed cust...

Post some pics for prep help. This article may help as well:

@franz Defy is much better for sure.