re: new deck - hate the stain that was put on it -- what are my options?

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Paint every other board purple.

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Now we're getting somewhere.

I'm sure you know this now, but the colored Thompsons sucks. It's never turned out the color i wanted it to, and the darkest base they have is basically a light walnut color.

If you want something accurate or darker i would stain it with true deck stain then put a coat of clear thompsons on top.