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1. 
   fingersandtoes | Sep 12, 2008 07:01pm | #1

   Sikkens Cedar and Cetol 1 are a bit orange. If you don't like it, sand it off. Although Sikkens is a surface treatment, some does penetrate and you should test whatever you plan to use instead on a small area to see if the residual Sikkens makes it blotchy.

   For transparent stains that offer good protection, people here have said good things about Penofin and Cabot, both of which come in several shades.

2. 
   VAVince | Sep 12, 2008 07:12pm | #2

   FWIW

   I have used the Sikkens Cedar and the orange does tone down a little with age.

   Hope that helps

3. 
   silver77 | Sep 14, 2008 10:02pm | #3

   Sikkens will deepen in colour with the next 2 coats(maybe try a samml area) and you could also apply a darker sikkens stain over the stairs.

   We like superdeck cedar stain-it makes pressure treated look awesome and brings out the colour in the cedar.

   silver

4. 
   Danno | Sep 14, 2008 10:12pm | #4

   I'll give you my "artist's" reply that people here are probably tired of, but if there is a stain that has blue in it, you could apply that and it will tone down the orange and make it more brown. Even rubbing in artist's oil paint mixed with a clear stain will help reduce the glaring "orangeness." As always, test in an inconspicuous spot or on scrap and start with very little blue and add more if necessary.

5. 
   Jeff_Clarke | Sep 15, 2008 07:19am | #5

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   Color - Natural Cedar

   Purpose:

   Use to protect new or weathered wood from premature graying, mildew growth and water damage, including splitting and warping caused by moisture absorption. Imparts a sheer, wood colored, matte finish in natural wood tones.

   Product Type:

   Water-base with Modified Oils.

   Key Features:

   • GUARANTEED To Prevent Water Damage For 3 Years!
   • Sheer, wood-colored matte finish reveals original wood grain and texture.
   • UV-blocking pigment resists premature wood graying.
   • Long-term water repellency exceeds Federal specifications. Protects against cracking, splitting, warping.
   • Mildew-resistant coating film keeps surface free of mildew stain.
   • Tung and linseed oils optimize adhesion and durability, and renew weathered wood.
   • After weathering, can be easily removed without stain strippers or sanding.
   • Fast, easy water clean up.
   • Quick drying, one-coat coverage saves time and effort. Clean and coat in one day!

    

   
   

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   Edited 9/15/2008 12:21 am ET by Jeff_Clarke

6. 
   Crockny | Sep 16, 2008 11:31pm | #6

   Deck stain saga redux ...

   Thanks for all your replies ... although Sikkens makes a light natural stain that I would be happy with, my husband is fixated on having a darker colored deck (I don't know why, it's cedar after all and looks beautiful as is ... but to each his own) ... he's testing several samples right now ... so we'll see what happens -- compromise, compromise, compromise!  Maybe there's a dark one that's not orange that I can live with ...

7. 
   Crockny | Sep 17, 2008 07:02pm | #7

   Another question about deck stain -- if it says to apply it when its between 90 degrees and 50 degrees, and the temperature goes down at night to below 50 ... is it still ok to apply it?  Will it just take longer to dry?