1. They are very similar but not the same. Both work well. 2. Yes we would use the TWP 1500 over the Messmers UV plus. Both are penetrating oil base...

Also, advice on color? We don't like too much red, so redwood is out. California redwood seems better, natural pine also. Suggestions/thoughts? We...

Berkeley, CA; Bay Area has Meiterranean climate, but cool, with fog, temp avg 55-70 year round. 15 year-old 400 sq ft redwood deck, with full 3X5 pla...

Quote from lloko on November 18, 02:55 Thank you. Alternatively, could we hold off he second round of brightening and the staining for another 10...

Thank you. Alternatively, could we hold off he second round of brightening and the staining for another 10 days?

Mix another batch of brightener and apply it with a pump sprayer to all of the wood. Make sure it i all saturated. Wait 20-30 minutes then lightly rin...

It may be that the wood is extremely absorbent. Does the blotchiness go away if you apply water to the area? On that middle board in the top picture, ...

Great, thanks so much!

Yes using the kit for prep and the TWP will work well for this.