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29/05/2012 4:20 pm
Hello,
I am in the process of stripping the old solid color stain from my 1940's home, and refinish the redwood decks. I found that the whole house is old growth vertical grain clear redwood. I don't want to use a solid stain again. I am open to a transparent stain/sealer, and the continuous maintenance issues that come with it. I have a couple of questions for the board to assist me in achieving my desired end result. I am 1/4 of the wy around the house with the sanding so I have some time to decide.
-I have power washed with low pressure,no chemicals, to remove most of the failing finish, sanding to remove the rest. Do I need to wash down everything again with a brightener, or other chemicals, to remove sawdust and balance the PH, unseen spores, or any other reason?
-I want a non film forming sealant, for the ease of future maintenance. I am in southern California. Are any of the California compliant products going to achieve this.
-Mildew, My house is in an shaded oak tree grove on a north facing slope. I have mildew stains on the concrete hardscape. Are there any products that fit the above and resist mildew?
Thanks,
SteveO90290
30/05/2012 10:28 am
When done with the sanding I would wash the house down with a wood cleaner and a wood brightener. This will help the wood and and the stain.
If you are in the four counties of LA then you will not be able to get a quality stain. Outside of that area and I would look at Armstrong Clark or TWP 1500 Series.
TWP is a registered wood preservative for mildew prevention.
