First timer here from Missouri Have a covered cedar deck 10 x 15 with an unknown stain on it (I'm guessig a semi transparent latex ).... wrapped arou...

We would do the second. Stain carefully around the plastic but immediately wipe any stain that gets on the plastic.

You have to remove all of the current stain 100% before changing brands so it does not matter if you use a gray or a brown after this prep.

In those areas, the stain was either over applied or wood was not prepped correctly. Basically, the Defy could not soak in fully and it dries on top o...

Thanks for the quick reply! The reason why we are considering staining with grey is that we are afraid that it is very troublesome to change the deck ...

We do not have any pictures but have used both. We, in general, are not fans of gray stains. Doesn't look like natural wood. Browns are much better. B...

Wait a few months for the new wood to weather. Clean and brighten the new wood. Strip and brighten the wood with the old stain on it. Stain with TWP 1...

I live in San Diego, CA about 6 miles from the coast. I have a marine layer that comes in frequently overnight and in the early morning. I have a doug...

Go ahead and do all now. Touch up next year with another coat of the TWP.