We had big hopes and spent a lot of money on Cutek. Sadly, we hated it. We used many deck stains in our life and this is amongst our worst experiences...

Looks like mold. Wait until spring, prep, and stain. It will come off.

You will be fine.

@keebo Sorry, but I have no idea how to fix this. Never seen this happen.

@administrator I didn't reply directly but you'll see in the thread some pictures of the massaranduba after it's been cleaned and brightened. Also att...

Sorry, but I'm not sure how to fix it. It is internal discoloration for your IPE hardwood. It may be Lapachol but not sure what will remove it. You ca...

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@keebo Send pictures of the wood when dry.

@administrator I'm working on a deck with similar spotting. Nothing I have tried has worked. Any suggestions

@paulm were you able to find something that took that spotting out? I'm working on a deck with the same issue.

Probably not.

@administrator Thanks Scott, do you not believe sanding is necessary? Just want to be sure I'm well prepared for this project. I've heard nothing b...

Strip and brighten for prep. Look at the Restore A Deck Kits for prep. Stain with a penetrating semi-transparent stain. Try Armstrong Clark or Restore...