Thicker stains will not stop or help with mold. They are also prone to peeling as they do not always penetrate into the wood.

Thanks. It's definitely mildew; it spread rapidly last night after the rain shower and is now affecting 4-5 boards. I sprayed the bleach mixture on ...

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How did you sand? Anything with metal in it? Typically black spots are mildew or rust. It does look like mildew though. If you stain it in, it will be...

The length of time after prep and before stain varies really on the brand of stain you are suing. Rule of thumb is typically 48 hours and within 2-3 w...

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Yes, you should clean and brighten before staining. Check with Armstrong Clark Company themselves for info on where to buy.

I was informed to sand the old Behr Deck Stain off the deck, then use Armstrong Clark Stain. Do I still have to use a cleaner before I apply the oil b...

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I live in Canada and I had a new western red cedar deck installed 1 year ago. I attempted to clean it with an oxide based cleaner called Activox, purc...