The Messmers is a decent stain and is easy to reapply. The Defy Would most likely give better UV protection from fading.

Thanks for the info.Good to know we are on the right track. Just to be sure..are you saying we can use the same stain TWP 1500 even though this deck...

Thanks! Good to know. So in the long run, would I be better to just go with Messmers, or order the Defy extreme?

The Messmers will have less of buildup than the Sikkens SRD. Oil based stains, in general, will penetrate better than water based and film less becaus...

Yes, this is an easy fix with the RAD Stripper/Brightener kit for the prepping. Now that the wood is 2 years old, it will be much more absorbent this ...

We live in upstate New York and installed a cedar deck 2 years ago. We waited 6 months and used the Gemini Restore a deck and then stained using TWP...

Thanks. I found that I can get Messmers stain locally. And like your review, it seems not bad. Especially if it's one of their tinted stains that wou...

Unfortunately, we have no experience with the Permachink product. Being you are Canada, you are not going to find some of the better products in your ...

Use the Restore A Deck cleaning kits for the prep. The TimberOil would work well for the first year or the Armstrong Clark.

Ok thank you. What products would you say are the best to use to clean, brighten? And would you then suggest we use the Timber Oil product to protect...

I highly doubt anyone would change out the boards. Looks like mildew. It can be cleaned and brightened to remove.

We have never had an issue with prepping products harming metal spindles.The spindles have a smooth coating on them, just rinse with water well when d...