Could I just sand the stain off rather than using a stripper, I have a friend that refinishes floors with huge floor sanders, he actually sanded the d...

It is not an easy strip to remove a newly (over applied) stain. You may need to strip a few times and the runoff may cause some harm in your close sur...

So what stripper should I use, plants surround the edges (divorce proceedings if they are harmed..lol) and after stripping what other steps are needed...

Quote from rvrkids on June 9, 15:29 Appreciate the help in advance !! 1. Indiana 2. Covered Deck so some sun depending on position of sun 3...

Your prep was wrong. it should have been stripped. You now have stain lying on top of the old coatings that is unable to penetrate and dry. You may ne...

Your prep was wrong. it should have been stripped. You now have stain lying on top of the old coatings that is unable to penetrate and dry. You may ne...

Quote from rvrkids on June 9, 15:29 Appreciate the help in advance !! 1. Indiana 2. Covered Deck so some sun depending on position of sun 3...

Pressure wash with a deck cleaner and apply a wood brightener when done. Look at Restore A Deck Kits. Stain with a penetrating semi-transparent stain....

1st-timer, newbie homeowner. 1. State you live in - Georgia near Tenn. line 2. Full Shade, Partial Shade, or Full Sun - afternoon fu...

Appreciate the help in advance !! 1. Indiana 2. Covered Deck so some sun depending on position of sun 3. Pressure treated wood - old type 4...

Yes they are correct. You cannot add a sealer on top of a deck stain. There is nothing you can add on top.