I have a fairly old pressure-treated deck which I have been finishing with TWP1500 Natural. I would like to switch to a gray-colored stain to be more appropriate for my New England location. I've used RAD cleaner before restaining in the past. Should I use RAD cleaner again, or RAD stripper, before changing the color? Also, what stain do you recommend that comes in a gray color? Thanks,

-jimc

If the cleaner does not work then try the stripper and pressure washing for the prep. Use the Restore a Deck Stripper.

I have several tiger wood decks that where installed about 10 years ago. The first year the decks where treated with penofin stain in a lighter color. The following year they where treated with a darker penofin. Over the years the decks have weathered and oxidized to a silver grey. I would like to bring back the original color. Do I need to start with a stripper or just a cleaner? I have tried a few cleaners in the past but nothing has even touched the silver color.

Yes, you can do this.

I have a little bit of Defy Epoxy natural pine left over from previous staining of my deck. I am about to restain (after stripping and brightening) with Defy Extreme light walnut. Would it be OK to mix these two stains before applying so I can use up the old stain?

Thanks.

These will last about the same. One is not going to last longer than the other with both needing to be reapplied every 2-3 years.

I am restaining a 20 year old pressure treated pine deck. The deck is under pretty heavy shade and is subject to getting mold, mildew, etc. I live in TN.

Which of Defy extreme or TWP 100 would be likely to last longest for my application before needing restaining?

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I have a large treated pine deck that is 5 years old. Four years ago we "stained" it with Behr Premium solid color Deck, Fence & Siding Weatherproofing Wood Stain. The stain is peeling so badly that the deck looks horrible. What products would you recommend to make my deck beautiful again?

Thank you in advance
Susan

Most apply the Stripper with a pump sprayer and then pressure wash off. You cannot just rinse off. Scrubbing does help. Correct on the Brightener. Just apply and rinse after 15 minutes.

Please call to order the Butternut color.

I tried to order a sample of this but it was not listed. Is there any way I can get a sample?

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What is the best way to apply RAD stripper? The instructions mention the coverage when applying with a pressure washer which sounds like it might be an easy method, but I have read that pressure washing is generally not good for the wood. If applied with a pressure washer, what is the proper technique to use?

Or is it best to use a pump sprayer. It so is the stripper just sprayed on, allowed to dwell and then rinsed off? Or does it need to be scrubbed with a brush to clean and remove old stain well? I noted in a response to another question that it can be rinsed off with pressure washer. Does that eliminate the need for scrubbing?

As for brightener, it's my understanding that it is just sprayed on, allowed to dwell and rinsed off, with no need for scrubbing. Is that correct?

Thanks

Strip with the RAD Stripper as suggested. Yes it is best to strip if going with a darker Butternut. You would need about 2 of the RAD Strippers and 2 of the RAD Brighteners to neutralize.

TWP 100 is only complaint in about 30 states.
TWP 1500 is very similar to the 100 but can be sued in all US states.
TWP 200 is for shakes and shingles. Roofs and siding.

All of the TWP stain descriptions seem very similar. Can you explain more about the differences in the 100, 1500 and 200 series?

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I like the Defy stain I used previously, I think largely because of less odor and easy water clean up. Other than TWP being available in darker colors, how would you compare Defy and TWP stains as to longevity and protection? I do have a lot of shade and get a lot of mold and mildew which I understand affect oil based stains like TWP more than water based stains.

If I strip deck, do you recommend RAD stripper rather than something like HD-80?

My square footage is about 1,000 including deck, rails and steps. How much RAD stripper do you recommend for this size? Also if I use the RAD kit of cleaner and brightener, which size would I need?

If I do use the Defy Butternut, could it be applied over the existing Defy natural pine or would I need to strip for that?

Thanks

If you go darker it would be best to strip and brighten for the prep with the Restore A Deck Kits. The Butternut is more of a medium brown in color. For a darker color, look at the TWP in Dark Oak.

I want to restain an older pressure treated pine deck that was previously stained with Defy epoxy natural pine. I'm thinking I may want to go with a darker stain this time to cover some of dark spots that remain after prep as well as to get a little longer life from the stain. I ordered a sample of light walnut but it seems to have just a different tint, but is not really much darker. Would the butternut be darker, and would it look OK applied over the old natural pine stain, much of which has warn off now? Or are there other brands that have darker color options that would be good to consider?

If you sand, do not spot sand as the stain will apply blotchy. Sand all wood evenly. Sanding may also reduce the stain's penetration into the wood if too smooth. We suggest a coarser sand at around 60 or 80 grit.

The cleaners has a shelf life after mixed with water. Couple of hours. Neither has a shelf life while in powder form.

I'm restraining an older pressure treated pine deck and plan to use RAD cleaner and brightener, and Defy stain.

Is it OK to sand out the darker places which the RAD prep does not take out? Is there any downside to sanding? I think, for example, I may have read that it takes the finish off the nail heads and makes them more subject to rusting. Is any additional prep needed after sanding? Or should sanding be done before RAD prep?

Also, do the RAD prep products and Defy stain have any limits on shelf after opening?

Thanks.