Metal Rust Stain Removal – Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers

Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers

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janderes

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Topic starter 24/08/2019 9:17 pm

How do I remove a heavy, black rust stain from cedar deck boards? The deck was just pressure washed to prepare for application of Armstrong stain. The affected area is approximately 1 foot long by 4 inches wide. Can I use Outdoor Bleach?

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25/08/2019 11:36 am

Post a picture. Bleach will not work.

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Topic starter 25/08/2019 7:38 pm

This is a picture of the stain. The wood has been pressure washed. This stain happened after it was pressure washed. It has occurred to me that I can turn the board over, if necessary.

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25/08/2019 8:13 pm

A wood brightener would be your best option but it seems deep in the wood. You would have to brighten all the deck so it is even.

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Topic starter 25/08/2019 9:35 pm

Thanks for your quick response. We have RAD Cleaner & Brightener but I think I will opt to flip the board.

The deck is 40 feet long and 12 feet wide. A lot of surface to brighten.

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