A solid stain would be best for these railings. Prep with pressure washing. No need to prime. Use the Flood Solid stains.

No. It needs to be restained/sealed. Nothing lasts 6-8 years. 2-3 is the max.

Can I power wash my deck without resealing it if it was sealed 3 years ago with a six to eight year semi transparent seal? If so, what do I use in the...

You cannot apply a semi-transparent stain over a solid stain. Will not soak in. Steps would be correct except sand after the pressure washing. You als...

Ok, thanks for that link. Yeah, the cracks were just too big to ignore. I'm thinking I can apply a solid stain by hand just on the filler areas, and...

Fillers are not stainable with exterior wood stains and should never be used on exterior wood unless you want to use a solid color stain or paint: Yo...

Proper prep for new wood is using a deck cleaner followed by a wood brightener. Solid stains are "thinner" than paints. They soak into the wood and ha...

You can cover a semi-transparent with a solid stain without a full strip. Just make sure to remove as much as possible of any loose or peeling. Any st...

We moved into our house almost 7 years ago, and I believe our deck was stained just prior to that. It has held up remarkably well, but time and dogs ...

Looks rough sawn cut.

Thanks for the prompt reply. I am not sure whether its rough sawn cut or smooth wood. Enclosed are the pics of the fence. Is it possible to tell based...

Try the Armstrong Clark or the Restore-A-Deck Wood Stain. Prep with the RAD Cleaner and Brightener kit. Amount needed varies by brand. About 1o gallon...