-Most is removed so might be easier to just spot sand the rest off. -You cannot stain the new board yet and it will not blend with a semi-transparen...

Does not matter if oil or water as long as it is a quality penetrating stain brand. You can use the TWP 1500 in IL. You still have some old stain on t...

Hi Scott So I have removed most of the solid stain using the RAD. There are a few tough spots that need either more RAD or sanding.I cho...

Thank you! So, which would you recommend, the oil based or just a water-based, penetrating stain? I thought I had understood your findings that oil ba...

You do want a penetrating stain so that you do not repeat the issues you have had. RAD Stain, Armstrong Clark, or TWP 1500 Series for IL would work an...

Yes, but you will probably need more than 5-gallons if planning on 2 coats.

@administrator Thanks could not have done it without your expertise!!

Thanks. I'm the only one who is going to look in between the planks to see the different colors on their sides! Also... I have R-A-D stripped/bright...

@whidbey Looks great!

I used the RAD stripper and was very pleased with it. It was very effective. The deck is now exactly what it looked like when we moved here. Clean and...

No need.

Yes, clean and brighten for prep.