How to deck stain without sanding?

Sanding is usually unnecessary to prep a wood deck for a new coat of deck stain. The best way to apply new deck stain without sanding is to clean the deck, strip the old deck stain, and apply a wood brightener. A final rinse should be done on the deck before applying the new stain. This is typically more effective, less time consuming, and requires less effort than sanding a deck. However, if there are stubborn areas spot sanding might be necessary.

What product is best to deck stain without sanding?

Deck stain experts recommend cleaning and brightening a deck over sanding it for best results in most cases. One of the best ways to clean and prep a deck without sanding is to use a wood deck prep and cleaning system like Restore-A-Deck.

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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 Owner

As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites. All the products he suggests through this site are sold through online sites and in retail stores, allowing the consumer to choose their own means of purchase. Scott’s eCommerce sites do sell many top brands he endorses and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered then feel free to purchase from one of them.

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Karen

4 months ago

Hello Scott. I visit often to get your expert advice. We have an excellent painter who was going to stain our never before stained deck. However, the pressure treated pine had grayed out since we had not done anything with it for three years after it was installed new. The painter recommended using a soft wash company to come and clean off the gray. We used a reputable company, but yet there’s wood fuzz all over the deck boards. I’ve had them come and look at it and they say they do not believe it was over power washed. (our painter disagrees.) Anyways, we are faced with a situation. Should we have it just brightened and proceed with staining or do we have to find someone who is willing to come and sand it all down. I have attached a few pictures. Is a very large deck with stairs as well as a ramp on the other side of our porch.
If we apply a brightener, can we just proceed with using a semi solid or solid stain?

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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

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See this for what it is and what to do.
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/wood-fuzzies-furring-on-deck/