Thanks. We did not use poly or any other kind of varnish. It was an oil-based finish that dried with a sheen, as you can see in the pictures. It wa...

Applying a clear glossy finish is not a good idea for exterior horizontal wood and it is highly suggested not to do this: br /> Sorry but we ...

Additional photos of old high gloss, clear finish.

I like this answer! Thanks! What about the steps, which I hadn't gotten to yet? I was thinking of getting the RAD stripper & neutralizer to use o...

5. Do nothing and call it good until next year or so. Prep with a deck cleaner and a light washing next year and apply another coat of stain or t...

It will show if you try to darken some boards and not others. We would leave alone and lightly clean next Spring and apply one coat to the entire deck...

Hi Folks, *CONTEXT* After my last posting and your advice, I threw caution to the wind and raced the weather — I sanded each and every board ...

See this about new wood: br /> Look at Defy Extreme Clear.