Sorry, if rough sawn then you do not need the cleaner and brightener for prep. Just make sure the wood is dry and free of dirt.

You can use the RAD solid stain for all but you cannot use a semi-transparent for the floor unless you remove 100% of the current white paint.

After posting my last comment, I noticed the review of Restore-a-Deck solid stain. It looks like this is a via option for me. Either for the entire de...

Now I am really confused. Just read another part on this website that suggested NOT to sand a new deck. Mine has never been stained and is right at 12...

Hmm, article indicates the rough side doesn't have mill glaze, is this incorrect? Our cedar columns are 'rough side'. TY

Thanks. I've attached photos so you can see what my situation is. Note that most of the previous finish has already peeled off. Should I be able to us...

You need the cleaner and brightener to remove mill glaze.

No there is not a quality white semi-trans and you cannot apply a semi-trans over the solid stain/paint that you have on now anyhow.

Thank you for reply. Your testing is so valuable. These are Cedar rough side wood columns. After 2-3 month short wait period would we still need to p...

See this about new wood:/p> After wait and prep, try Armstrong Clark or Restore A Deck Stains.

Try TWP 1500 Series or Armstrong Clark.

Pressure wash the rest in a normal way, not using the surface cleaner. Sand or buff the wood after.

Thanks again for taking a look. That helps. Is there a particular stain brand and color Or color family that you would recommend that is more suited t...