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08/04/2015 3:44 pm
We purchased house in Colorado and I am in the process of stripping off 6 year old failing Sikkens SDR from the deck. I’m retired doing the job myself at a slow pace. Please advise on the folowing:
1. After stripping a section, I have been applying a wood brightener. Is it OK if I wait up to 3 weeks after applying the brightener to apply the stain? Or once I finished stripping the whole deck, lightly sanded and replaced some damaged boards on the steps and railings, should I reapply a brightener to the whole deck?
2. I’m assuming the deck is pressure treated pine, but I’m not sure. How can I tell if the deck is pine, redwood or cedar? Should I stain the replacement boards when I do the deck or leave them bare and stain them after they have weathered? Is it possible or advisable to buy boards that are weathered?
3. I’m undecided between Sikkens SDR, Sikkens DEK Finish or TWP for the re-stain. Which lasts longer and is easier to maintain?
Great site! Thanks in advance for the help.
09/04/2015 10:22 am
1. It is best to neutralize with the brightener as soon as possible. This avoids the fuzzies that the stripper may bring. Since you will lightly sand to remove any fuzzies then you can brighten all after the sanding. It will be the same in the end.
2. It does not matter on the wood type and if you are replacing boards, they will not match anyhow since new wood does not match old wood. Feel free to post a picture, we can probably tell the wood type. If there are just a few boards being replaced then stain the now and touch those boards p with another coat in 6-12 months.
3. TWP
