Replace the deck boards and do a two-toned deck. Solid stain for verticals and semi-transparent for the floors. You will need to wait 3-5 months for t...

See this about new wood:

Pre-stain conditioners do not work with many penetrating stains. Do not use them. Prep well and use a stain like the Defy Extreme or TWP stains.

The verticals are in perfect shape. If a primer painted onto the verticals would hold then that would work. As I'm having trouble getting multiple lay...

Is the Sikkens peeling on the verticals? Do not use a Deck Restore or Behr Deckover. They have terrible ratings. You could prime the verticals and pai...

Thank you, I was concerned that the 100 series would not hold up as good in the harsh marine environment, 3/4 day full heat over 100 and salt air.

No need for the Defy Marine. Look at the TWP 100 Series as it penetrates newer wood better. We like the Pecan color.

I live in South Texas on the coast where it is very hot and humid. I have a new deck and boat lift that was constructed in August 2016 with new press...

The Defy Extreme wold work well but you will need to let the wood weather for a few months and clean and brighten for the prep before applying. Prep w...

All stains fade and it is normal to have to restain new wood withing 1-2 years of the first time staining. We would stay with the TWP 100 Series and r...