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16/09/2023 3:20 pm
Hi, everyone!
My husband cleaned/prepped our deck with Valspar All in One Wood Prep, then power washed it. Some areas look uneven in color. I was considering using a semi solid wood stain, as I have seen articles stating the pigment is beneficial for protection, and that solid stain can crack and may require a lot of scraping prior to reapplication later. However, I am concerned this unevenness in color may show with a semi solid stain. Should we go with solid stain or take some steps to even out the color, then use semi solid stain? If the latter, how would you recommend we even out the color (most efficient way possible)?
I have attached a photo of the most extreme unevenness in color.
Thank you!
Topic starter
17/09/2023 3:06 pm
@administrator Hi, Scott!
Thank you for your reply.
I have a few follow up questions, if you could help with these:
- I assume, regardless of the stain we use, the oxidation must be removed to ensure proper stain adhesion, correct? My husband said the unevenness is only obvious once the wood dries.
- I probably should have mentioned that the power washer used was only a 1600 psi green works power washer. It took my husband 6 or 7 hours to power wash the whole deck, as he said the spray radius is really small. Should we have rented a more powerful washer? It occurs to me now that the pressure on our little power washer may not have been adequate. It also occurs to me that an industrial power washer might have an option for a wider spray radius. Of course, with an industrial power washer, he would have to be careful not to physically damage the wood.
- I know the solid stains supposedly last longer, due to the extra pigment. Just trying to understand the downfalls of a solid stain. If we were to use a solid stain, how much scraping would be expected in 5 years? Hours and hours of scraping large portions of the deck? Spot scraping here and there?
Thank you!
This post was modified 2 years ago 2 times by ruchnrolla
18/09/2023 11:37 am
-Correct.
-Yes, wider fans and more GPM (gallons per minute) is key to washing faster and more efficiently.
-Solid stains can peel, penetrating stains not sure much.
See this article:
DECKSTAINHELP.COM
Topic starter
18/09/2023 10:52 pm
Thank you very much!
Topic starter
04/11/2023 3:03 pm
Hello again, Scott!
We decided to hire a professional for our staining, after we bought TWP pro series stain, and he is advising strongly against it, due to the high humidity climate we live in, and is recommending a brand that he prefers to buy online. Have you found that TWP is problematic for higher humidity climates? Obviously, you shouldn’t apply it when the humidity is high, but we really only get really humid weather in summer.
Thank you!
