If the wood was stained before would the rust penetrate into the wood?

That is rust stains from the metal rails and it is deep and probably not come out fully. Best to replace those railings as they will continue to rust ...

If the wood is clean then you should be good to stain.

Thanks, good to know. I have just power washed the deck, nothing to strip. Is there some material to be applied prior to the stain?

I am not sure you can fix this by wiping it down with mineral spirits as it is extremely over applied. Steel wool will not work. What brand of stain i...

The stain has to be tinted for UV protection and so was the old ATO. The Amber color in the AC will give the same look. Basically a "wet look" to the ...

Posted by: Prokotebill Thank you for your response. I'm checking out info on the Internet about this product. Couple of questions, though... 1. What...

Posted by: vanisle Hello, just discovered your site. Vancouver Island BC Canada here, very temperate climate, brand new deck, partial sun/shade, non p...

Posted by: Excelsior1958 So the Flood product can go over preciously coated oil or acrylic stains provided proper prep is done? Acrylic for sure.

Thank you for your response. I'm checking out info on the Internet about this product. Couple of questions, though... 1. What's the best way to remo...

Hello, just discovered your site. Vancouver Island BC Canada here, very temperate climate, brand new deck, partial sun/shade, non pressure treated spr...

So the Flood product can go over preciously coated oil or acrylic stains provided proper prep is done?