Use a solid stain three. Tey RAD Solid stain in Espresso.

We would strip it.

Stripper and brightener is the correct way to prep this.

Use a white solid stain for the rails and a gray semi-transparent or semi-solid for the floors. TWP does not custom tint but they have some semi-solid...

Looks good! Fingers crossed that it does not turn black like Penofin is prone to doing.

Your only choice to get away from the yellow/orange/red is to go brown or gray. Browns are more medium to dark, not light brown as then the yellow of ...

You cannot custom tint it as that means it will become opaque or semi-opaque. There are no pre-mixed taupe/beige colors that are transparent. Grays ca...

It will show drip marks no matter what with any color and honestly, it happens all the time with no one caring. The only way to avoid would be to stai...

Use a semi-transparent stain like the TWP 1500 Series:/p> or for more opacity, the TWP Semi-Solid:/p> Make sure to prep with a deck cleaner and wo...

Try the Restore A Deck Stain and their Cleaner and Brightener kits for the prep.

That looks like rust, not mildew. It seems you got some metal into your wood somehow during your planing. You will need to strip it off and then brigh...

If you want a semi-solid, try the TWP Semi-solids:/p>

@skallen No, you cannot top coat over a deck stain, it will peel. The only way to fix is to remove all and start over with a better brand of stain. Yo...

You want a solid stain and have it custom tinted to match. Use one of these brands.

Looks okay. Just leave as is.