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									Old weathered, cracked deck - Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers				            </title>
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                        <title>Old weathered, cracked deck</title>
                        <link>https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/old-weathered-cracked-deck/#post-8629</link>
                        <pubDate>Sat, 03 Aug 2013 12:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[They only way to help with splinters is to apply a coating that films on top of the wood. This could be a solid color stain or the Restore product you mentioned. These products will look lik...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[They only way to help with splinters is to apply a coating that films on top of the wood. This could be a solid color stain or the Restore product you mentioned. These products will look like a paint and will not show the grain of the wood. They will peel as well eventually and can be harder to maintain. If you want this I would go with a solid color stain over these "Restore" and "Deck Over" products. Less expensive. Try Flood's Solid Color Stain.]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/">Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood &amp; Decks Since 1993</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Old weathered, cracked deck</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2013 12:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Are there any options you recommend for splinter control? Our neighbors have used the new Rustoleom Restore product, but I was not sold on this product.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Are there any options you recommend for splinter control? Our neighbors have used the new Rustoleom Restore product, but I was not sold on this product.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Old weathered, cracked deck</title>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2013 11:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Penetrating stains such as the AC do not film on top of the wood. They will not stop or prevent splinters.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Penetrating stains such as the AC do not film on top of the wood. They will not stop or prevent splinters.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Old weathered, cracked deck</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:16:43 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Thank you! Will this help with the potential for splinters? We worry about our two young boys barefoot on the deck.]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Thank you! Will this help with the potential for splinters? We worry about our two young boys barefoot on the deck.<br />]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-cleaning-questions-and-answers/">Deck Cleaning Questions and Answers</category>                        <dc:creator>ginab</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Old weathered, cracked deck</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Try using the Restore A Deck Kits when pressure washing to help the wood and it will make it easier as well. Stain with a penetrating stain like the Armstrong Clark. I would suggest their se...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[Try using the Restore A Deck Kits when pressure washing to help the wood and it will make it easier as well. Stain with a penetrating stain like the Armstrong Clark. I would suggest their semi-solid colors for this older deck.]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>Old weathered, cracked deck</title>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2013 13:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[We have a deck which has not been maintained at all for at least the two years we have owned the house, and likely much longer than that (maybe even a decade?!). The wood is grey, with some ...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a deck which has not been maintained at all for at least the two years we have owned the house, and likely much longer than that (maybe even a decade?!). The wood is grey, with some cracking in the boards and on top of the railings. We live in New Jersey, and get late afternoon sun exposure. There are some areas with green mold/mildew. <br />
	We would like to attempt restoration. Do you have any advice on how to proceed? We were planning to powerwash, then use a paint, but I am concerned that painting will lead to bigger problems in a few years when the paint begins to peel. <br />
	Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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