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We will reply to your comment shortlyWhat is the best stain for construction grade redwood decks. I like the look of the wood as is.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUsed a transparent waterproofing sealer on my deck 1 year ago. I now want to stain my deck. Is it best to use a stripper or cleaner before staining? Thanks.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStripper and then Brightener. https://www.opwdecks.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyFor the first time last fall, I stained my new IPE deck with IPE Oil from Deckwise.
I have more of this stain and I like it except it holds too much odor. I there a
top coat I could use to "seal" in the odors? Thanks in advance, Bob-
We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you cannot apply a sealer over a deck stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIf I have a oil base stain on my deck now can I use any brand of stain as long as I use another oil base stain?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, you have to remove the previous stain when switching brands. Base of the stain has no bearing.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOn a new cedar deck in central Indiana, what is your recommendation for a best stain with UV protection in mind? And is it best to allow some weathering first or apply early to protect fresh boards?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee here please for new wood tips: https://www.opwdecks.com/when-to-stain-a-new-deck.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a new fence that I installed heart redwood what is the best stain on the market
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We will reply to your comment shortlyArmstrong Clark is excellent: https://www.opwdecks.com/armstrong-clark-stain.htm
and Defy Extreme: https://www.opwdecks.com/defy-extreme.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a new redwood deck finished thanksgiving. Have sampled Armstrong Clarke semi cedar and am ready to stain. How should I prep?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyIt has to weather for 3-4 months and then prep with this kit: https://www.opwdecks.com/rad-300.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe have an Ipe porch, 40' x 10'. This is our 3rd year of using Ipe oil to protect it. This year however, the oil didn't get absorbed as well and we are left with a sticky porch. What can we use to get the stickiness off?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyStrip and brighten to remove all down to the bare wood.
https://www.opwdecks.com/restore-a-deck-stain-stripper.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have two cedar docks on a lake that the natural cedar stain I use scapes off over the summer with pets running over the docks. Also the stain doesn't seem to soak into the wood. When I pressure wash in the spring it all comes off clean - I want something I can apply that lasts more than 1/2 a season
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the TWP 1500 Series after fully removing the current stain in the Spring.https://www.opwdecks.com/twp-1500-series.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have an Ipe deck. I'm in North Carolina, so the sun is fairly intense, although only for a few hours a day because of the location, which is in the shade for long periods. I have not stained the deck for several years. I am now trying to choose the best product to use and have read up on a few but am still not much the wiser :). I would like the deck to retain its color for as long as possible. What would be my best choice?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyPrep to remove all the old stain and brighten after. Stain with Defy Hardwood Stain: https://www.opwdecks.com/defyhardwood.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks. Can I ask why you recommend Defy over Armstrong Clark?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyTeh Defy would prevent mildew a little better if in shade. Either way, they would last about the same. AC is an excellent stain.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThank you again for being so helpful. I didn't realize that a water based stain for ipe existed. Presumably it works just as well as the oil based ones or you wouldn't recommend it :). Two coats is a bit more work for a lazybones like me, but on the other hand cleaning up with water is easier. I assume that the stated coverage areaapplies to coverage with 2 coats?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOnly one coat is needed for IPE wood. Coverage is for one coat.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyOh, one more thing. What is the best way to apply this stain? Mop? Brush?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI have a large mahogany deck--going on 20 years old and still in decent shape, with a few boards replaced over the years. I used Cabot's Australian Timber Oil for many years but my painting contractor told me two years ago that the product was no longer the same quality based on environmental regulations that forced a formula change for Connecticut. We used Penofin instead two years ago--clear penetrating oil--but I'm told that formula has also been modified and that it's not as effective/long-lasting in its new formulation. Contractor is powerwashing the deck this week in preparation for treatment. What would you recommend--for decking and mahogany railing tops?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyArmstrong Clark hardwood stain: https://www.opwdecks.com/armstrong-clark-stain.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyBuilding a tigerwood deck and looking for recommendations for sealer. Seen various recs for ipe oil, messners, and similar. In idaho, weather is generally dry but can be damp in winter/spring. Cold winters, hot summers. Deck gets afternoon sun and tons of debris from mature trees above.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyDefy Hardwood Stain: https://www.opwdecks.com/defyhardwood.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyThanks! Would natural pine be the most natural looking color? Not looking to change the color of the tigerwood simply preserve it
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo color change means 0 UV protection from graying. It must be tinted to prevent graying. Natural Pine is tinted.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe are repurposing cedar. It has been planed and is ready to use. My husband wands to saint the boards before he lays them down. What do. you think of that?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySand? No, do not sand as that will reduce the stain's ability to soak in.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI heard on the radio that you have new excellent deck stain that can be tinted to any desired color with superior coverage. What do I order or shop for?
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We will reply to your comment shortlySorry but none of the products that we sell can be custom tinted.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI am ready to stain the deck. It is redwood, and will be exposed to snow / cold in the winter and a lot of hot sun in the summer, as the house faces W/SW. We also have a large dog who runs up and down stairs a lot. We have stripped and sanded down to bare wood. Got deck cleaner. Finding a LOT of confusing and contradictory information on line (oil vs water-based, product ratings etc). Thinking semi-transparent to minimize variations but show my nice grain. What is easiest for a novice to apply? What will give a nice satiny finish? What will last best? Do you make product recommendations?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyUse the TWP 1500 Series:https://www.opwdecks.com/twp-1500-series.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI would like to stain a one year old deck. It has some small gray spots in a 2x2 ft area and a large dark spot from a fire pit. Which cleaner would remove these spots and do I need a wood brightener? The wood is otherwise very clean.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyYou will need to clean and brighten all wood for prep and to remove any gray oxidation:https://www.opwdecks.com/rad-300.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyI stained old lake pine dock with Defy Marine Seal. Put two coats on it about 2-3 weeks ago. Looks good, but wondering if I could apply a third coat for more protection now. Didn't apply a third coat originally as we were trying to stretch the amount of stain we bought, so only did two coats at the time. Please advise if we can, and if so, any special prep besides sweeping dock clean before stain application.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyNo, do not add more stain. More is not better.
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHi! our IEP wood deck is 30 years old, we live is Southeast NC on the Coast so it has survived many Hurricanes but it has aged to a dull flat gray- tried basic deck stain but was BEAUTIFUL for 3 days before it faded back to dull within one month!! What can I do?
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We will reply to your comment shortlyClean and brighten the wood with this: https://www.opwdecks.com/rad-300.htm
Stain it with this: https://www.opwdecks.com/ipe-stain-1-gallon.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyHello -- in southern/central ontario. Mish mash of docking that needs some TLC. Some is still the brown pressure-treated, some is greying and some in between. None of it has even been stained or painted. We have about 450 sq' of surface to cover. What do you recommend, and do I have to use water based products? Also, are the products brushed or rolled on? Thank you!
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We will reply to your comment shortlyMost use the AC: https://www.opwdecks.com/armstrong-clark-stain.htm
orTWP 200 Series: https://www.opwdecks.com/twp-200-series.htm
Both are oil based. Clean and brighten for prep: https://www.opwdecks.com/best-selling-cleaner.htm
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We will reply to your comment shortlyWe live in Québec Canada and have harsh weather.We have a wood deck with some older planks and some brand new ones both in treated deck wood. We are planning to have the older planks sanded and to have the whole deck stained with an oil based product with a grey color. Can you please recommend what process should be followed in order to have this work done and for it to last for many years. The deck is in full sun but half of it will be protected by a hard top gazebo. Thank you very much in advancePS I see you ship to Canada, hope we do not have to pay duty and how much would shipping be for either 4 individual gallons or a 5 gallon pail? Again many thanks
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We will reply to your comment shortlySee here about new wood first as you cannot stain it yet: https://www.opwdecks.com/when-to-stain-a-new-deck.htm
After the wait and sanding, you will need to clean and brighten all wood. Try TWP 200 series for the stain: https://www.opwdecks.com/twp-200-series.htm
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