Take inconsideration that a semi-transparent will last longer then a transparent stain when it comes to UV fading.

Thanks for the advice. I will follow up on the Armstrong Clark stain as I like the ability of being able to apply in direct sun, and as well, they hav...

For an older deck such as yours I would look at an oil based stains as the oils can help replenish the interior wood cells that have dried out. TWP St...

Yes you should use a wood brightener on the deck. It will lower the pH balance to neutral, allowing you stain to perform better. Ready Seal is k...

We are in the process of scrubbing our 20 year old cedar railings with sodium percarbonate before applying stain. The UV rays and harsh winters have ...

HUGE!! Thanks for your help!

Make sure to properly prep the wood before applying a stain. I am not sure if TWP cannot be shipped to Canada. I would ask the manufacturer at Ge...

Bleach is actually bad for wood. It can break down the lignin that holds the wood's cellular structure together resulting in exposed damaged wood cell...

Hi, I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I recently built a pressure treated deck late summer last year, now that it's bleached and ready for stain I...

I need some ammo here ... I believe that there is alot more to the wood prep than just using the pressure washer and bleach mixture. My wife is convin...

We strongly suggest a stain that is able to penetrate newly installed pressure treated pine: Timber Oil Brand

Sir, I have new deck -( We put new pressure treated (wood - contractor bought it -home depot or Lowes). I have claened teh deck and now want to stai...

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