Of the stains mentioned I would suggest Messmers.

Any tips/tricks/special tools you would recommend for getting stain into tight spaces, specifically nooks and crannies around spindles and rails? Are...

1. State you live in - Michigan 2. Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun - Partial shade 3. Type of Wood - pressure treated (lumber from homedepo...

So basically strip it the best I can with the RAD stripper and then spot sand trouble areas? I am pretty sure the Olympic is an oil-based stain...in ...

Olympic water based stain is difficult to strip. Best to apply the RAD Stripper, pressure wash, repeat as needed, and sand any remaining as needed.

Shari, you cannot clean or strip a solid stain effectively so you would need to sand it all off. Once that is done then you should clean and brighten ...

We like stain pads as they allow us to apply evenly and "push" the stain into the wood pores. Full sunny days can dry faster so it may be a little eas...

My son has recently purchased a home with a cedar deck that unfortunately has been painted by the previous owner(s). The paint is old and peeling...2 ...

You need a cleaner and brightener to prep. You can use a scrub brush or a light pressure washing.