I am not sure you can strip this fully as it looks like an opaque solid stain in many areas. You can strip some but you will need to sand to get it fu...

Use one of these brands: Return the Behr, it is not good: Also, see here about new wood:

Clean and brighten would be best.

@administrator Thank you. Is it ok to clean the deck since I’ve already sanded? Or do I skip cleaner and just brighten?

Prep with RAD Cleaner and Brightener and then stain with Armstrong Clark or TWP stains.

Try the darker Pecan. Stripping and brightening will probably help to some extent.

Should I go with a darker TWP like Pecan so it will blend better, or should I stick with the Honeytone and accept that it won’t ever be perfect? Wo...

We are not fans of solid stains as they can peel. Best to stick with the penetrating stains like the TWP.

No need to sand. Clean and brighten.

Armstrong Clark Deck Stain.