Solid stain applied and cured- added sealant on top, now have white blotches? - Deck Stain Questions and Answers

RE: Solid stain applied and cured- added sealant on top, now have white blotches?

andersonm — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:05:50 +0000

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Ok, thank you!

RE: Solid stain applied and cured- added sealant on top, now have white blotches?

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:03:01 +0000

Sealers seal unstained wood, never stained wood. Also, deck stains have water repellent properties as well so no need.

RE: Solid stain applied and cured- added sealant on top, now have white blotches?

andersonm — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:53:37 +0000

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That stinks! So, what's the purpose of a sealant then if not to seal a stain? The directions on the sealant said it could be applied on top of a stain?

RE: Solid stain applied and cured- added sealant on top, now have white blotches?

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:40:20 +0000

You can never apply a sealer over a deck stain so you will have to remove it by stripping and or sanding. You will probably have to restain after as well.

Solid stain applied and cured- added sealant on top, now have white blotches?

andersonm — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:35:59 +0000

Help! We stained our deck with a solid stain and allowed it to cure properly. Applied a clear sealant on top and shortly after application, white blotches started showing up. What do I do now?