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04/06/2013 12:59 am
Last July I used Restore-A-Deck's cleaner/brightener system and then applied TWP 1500 Natural color stain. I was very happy with the look of my deck. However, after enduring a tough winter (NYC suburbs), this spring my deck looks dingy and dull and the nice natural color has faded to a brownish/blackish color. I'm not sure if it just darkened naturally or if a solid layer of mold has formed. I used the RAD cleaner (at 2-3 oz/gallon) and pressure washer (40 deg nozzle) again today by testing a small area and that area did not gain back the natural color I was hoping for. It seems to have gotten rid of some dark, mold color, but the boards now appear blochy and pale. I'm not sure if I lifted the stain right back out of the wood. I'm not sure what to do at this point. Any suggestions? Thank you.
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07/06/2013 9:33 pm
Attached are pictures. Thanks.
Topic starter
07/06/2013 10:59 pm
The middle area of the first photo is where a table was. The stain seems to have held up better there.
26/08/2013 7:23 pm
Hello I cleaned my deck with RAD , the railing looks great but floor not so good . Did I do something wrong what a heck is a black stuff and the planks I scrubbed and power washed and is still there
26/08/2013 9:13 pm
Quote from administrator on August 26, 2013, 20:01
Not sure. Did you use a brightener when done? Picture would help.
27/08/2013 2:10 pm
Can you put brightener on the wet cleaned deck or you must wait until the deck is dry
