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21/08/2014 10:34 pm
Deck is in southern New England. Cedar decking and railings. Approx 12 years old. Was finished with Beher Semi-transparent when newer and then once approx 6 years ago.
Power washing has removed 75% of the stain and most is now very gray especially the decking itself while the spindles etc have retained some stain. Water issues and not staying up with finishing caused some rotted boards and I had to replace them. Now my problem is that some are older and some brand new boards. I had planned to try some brightener to get them closer but doubt it will get them close and I REALLY don't want to use a solid stain. I'm assuming my only option would be to rent sander and take top off boards to bring back some color before finishing but figure asking here where there are experts that can give me some direction that would be greatly appreciated.
22/08/2014 10:58 am
Brightener will not get new and old wood to match. It is very hard to get new and old wood to match when using a stain that shows the grain. Older wood will all more stain penetration so they will be darker. If you use a semi solid, there will be less noticeable difference. it is really just an issue for the first time staining. The next time you do this the wood will blend.
Make sure to get that Behr off the railings as well.
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22/08/2014 6:47 pm
Thanks for the quick reply. Railings are all new so it's just the spindles which is actually worse to strip but will do. I don't see many semi solid stains. Any recommendations? I'm not too worried about the price as it's by far the smallest part considering the work involved.
