Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Olympic linseed oil then stain?

We are about to power wash our deck with bleach added to the water & need recommendations on how to complete the project. We have 5 gallons of clear olympic linseed oil but want a color as well. Should we use the linseed oil first & then stain? Which stain?

& can anyone recommend a solution for cleaning?

Thanks

Use the bleach/water solution in a sprayer. Let it sit 20 to 30 minutes. Then use the power sprayer. Put the stain on first (you are on your own here to choose a color and brand) but make sure the deck is dry before applying. Then after the stain is dry, apply the linseed oil. Have to ask...why linseed oil? Seems that it would track from traffic as it doesn't really "dry".

I recommend against using household bleach - sodium hypochlorite.
I do use an oxygenated bleach - sodium percarbonate. It is less harsh on you and will not bleach the color out of the wood. It will kill algae and mildew. Find it at regular paint stores, lowes/hd doesn't carry it!!!

One stain or oil MAY repel another - just not a good idea.
You could call olympic and ask if the linseed could be mixed with a stain. I doubt they will recommend it.

fred

I wouldn't bleach it unless there is mildew and algae or moss, etc. Oxalic acid if you can find it is the best wood bleach (to bring back original color). As stated use a garden sprayer and leave it sit but not dry out, then power wash. Don't get the power washer too close as it will destroy the surface. Although it "looks" like it is cleaning it, it is taking the surface cells off and raising the grain. After drying out it will be "hairy". I like lineseed oil but you need to thin it 3 parts boiled lineseed oil to 2 parts paint thinner. This gets better penetration, less oil sitting on the surface, less glossy, less sticky. I like mixing varnish in also @ 3/2/1 for more protection. You can add oil base paint to "color" it, but not much. I also wouldn't do 2 different systems. I like TWP but Sikkens, and Cabot's stains have a great rep.

i used olympic clear stain w/linseed oil. I did not have any problems with it getting sticky and it seemed to penetrate pretty well - the wood was dry and hot which helped. One thing however is that the wood turns dark over time. It seems like its good for maybe a year