Kathy, no need to do all sides. Just the exposed sides. All stains we rate are sold in stores. Just need to ask the manufacturer of the stains to see ...

You should so the AC can penetrate into the wood.

I was able to get the name of what was used last year on our deck. It was Cabbots Australian Timber Oil Natural. Do I need to strip this before I appl...

1. Massachusetts 2. north side of house, half in shade, half in full sun. 3. cedar, new 4. some mildew in shade I removed old cedar decking...

Thanks! Yes, it is the perfect situation for mold to grow. Water, sun, humid conditions, etc. Hopefully, I can order TWP or Defy online :)

We never put different stains on top of another coating. We always remove first. This allows the new stain to perform the way it is supposed to.

The manufacture for TWP is Gemini Coatings and Saver Systems for Defy. You can find their websites on the Internet. Actually I think is the envir...

New issue, since the product is oil based it has been removed from the market so I am looking for something good to use in its place. I have heard tha...

Thanks for the help!

Unfortunately, I can't get TWP or Defy in my area :( Searched the internet and even called the company and no one returned my call. Any advice? May...

Yes you should clean and brighten first. No need for anything else on top of the Armstrong.

RAD Stripper can be injected or pump sprayed on with a garden sprayer. We inject as contractors since it is easier but have used it with our pump spra...

Very light coat then back wipe any excess after 30 minutes or so.

Candace, you cannot apply another stain on top of a old stain and expect it to work correctly. You would need to strip it off.

It could be the wood, stain or just your environment that is causing this. I think the latter as the area that is enclosed is fine. I would strip it a...