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...

No worries...I am no fan of BEHR to be sure..However, I have heard from a buddy of mine that they have changed the way they make paint and stain now f...

Posted by: JaxBill I live in Florida. Deck gets full sun in afternoon. I'm assuming the deck is pressure treated pine. No mold issues. Former owners ...

Okay and thanks for the reply and clarification of which product was being used. Just to confirm for anyone who reads this forum topic: Behr Premium S...

First, I want to make clear that I was not talking about YOUR reviews in particular. I was talking about ALL the bad reviews surrounding BEHR. I could...

I live in Florida. Deck gets full sun in afternoon. I'm assuming the deck is pressure treated pine. No mold issues. Former owners applied either Behr ...

Hello ABW, Just an FYI, our review articles of these Brand names are not with solid stains, but their semi-transparent coatings on horizontal decking ...

Correct on the prep products and the pressure washing. It will restore the wood. IPE requires an annual cleaning and coating and that can be done with...