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Deck Stain Questions and Answers
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14/04/2018 12:02 pm
I have a new, multi-story deck (PT pine) near Daytona Beach Florida. It is close to the beach and receives significant wind and salty air. Exposure is ESE and much of it is in full sun, some shaded. It was built in stages but most is about 6 months old. We want to finish it (vertical surfaces) in white; for the horizontal deck itself and stairway treads I will most likely use TWP.
Based on your recommendation, I am thinking about the Flood solid stain. What if anything is the advantage of this product, or solid stain in general, over paint, again only for the vertical surfaces? Also, I have looked at the Flood application instructions on-line and all it says about preparation is "proper preparation" which is not especially helpful. What is "proper preparation" for this product on bare PT? Will a shot of Olympic deck cleanser (my go to product) do the job or is something more needed?
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Many thanks.
14/04/2018 12:39 pm
Proper prep for new wood is using a deck cleaner followed by a wood brightener. Solid stains are "thinner" than paints. They soak into the wood and have better adhesion because of this. Using a paint is a bad idea for decking. Better chance of peeling.
Olympic cleaner is basically soapy bleach. Not a fan of the product or bleach in general for decking.
19/04/2018 2:38 pm
Can I power wash my deck without resealing it if it was sealed 3 years ago with a six to eight year semi transparent seal? If so, what do I use in the power wash? the first two pics were after a gentle rain so the deck is wet. Is there still some sealer left?
