How would I prep the previously stained surfaces? Sanding would be time prohibitive with two small kids in the house

You would want a solid color deck stain for this. Cabot or Flood.

Sorry but nothing will work on a painted deck that has been "Deck Overed". Need to sand it all off or replace the wood. Sorry :(

TWP do rate very well with mold and mildew. They are the only stain in the market that contains a EPA registered mold preservative. The TWP works bett...

That is not different stain colors but just different boards taking the stain differently. Has a lot to do with the wood type as well. The top and mid...

I have one follow up question.... What would be a good product to use for the white railings and vertical surfaces. I was going to paint it white wit...

1. State: Idaho 2. Full afternoon sun 3. Type of Wood: Larch 4. Mold or Mildew Issues: Rot and not good wood 5. Main Issues with Previous S...

Dear Sir/Madame 1. NC 2. Full W/SW Sun on 5 decks, 1 deck is covered by a pergola so mostly shade 3. Pine (we have 6 decks over 2000 sqft)...

This is what I'm referring to. Thanks.

First you would have to remove the old Cabot 100% by sanding it all off. Once removed you would need to clean and brighten. You would want a 100&#...

One stain color and the wood takes it differently. Can can upload pictures by clicking the "reply" tab in the blue below.

Could you please help? I have a home with a deck 10X28 with pressure treated lumber.I live in Upstate New York. The temperatures range-35F in the wint...

I live in Michigan. I am getting a new exterior wood tongue-in-groove wood (fir) floor on an outdoor covered porch that is exposed to the elements on...

I guess what I'm wondering is how this look is achieved? There seems to be about 3 different tones on the deck. Is it one stain color or are they usin...