The white spots look to be on top of the stain and nothing to do with the prep or the stain. Could be mineral deposits from rain. Do they wipe off wit...

My contractor used a pressure washer on my deck and used Clorox, I big no no, I know! He then stained the deck using PPG Semi Transparent oil based st...

You will need to pressure wash and use a deck cleaner like the Restore A Deck Kits. Sand only if needed after. Stain with TWP stains or Defy Extreme.

Posted by: cubbywubby27 I want to stain my wrap around porch. Should I use Cabot Australia timber oil or twp? TWP wood stains.

I want to stain my wrap around porch. Should I use Cabot Australia timber oil or twp?

You pressure wash while using the Strippers and wood brighteners.

Pressure wash after the stripper/brightner kit?

Again many thanks. Your website is awesome and so helpful!!

1. Yes, it would be best. 2. Sand all now, Clean and prep in the Spring. 3. Yes 4. See 2

Sorry one last question. I just purchased the TWP 1500 stain and in the instructions it says to give the new wood 4 to 12 months to age before staini...

Thanks so much. Really appreciate the help!!

1. Yes you can. 2. Strippers will not remove it if a solid stain. It might be best to just sand at this point. Brighten after the sanding. 3. Sand it ...

The pictures above look exactly like my deck in NJ. I have replaced 20+ boards and the Olympia stripping product I used did absolutely nothing. My p...