Behr acrylic removal in progress - Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers

Behr acrylic removal in progress - Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:02:46 +0000 wpForo 60 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8841 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:53:58 +0000 Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8841 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8839 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 23:27:25 +0000
So the full protocol is as follows

1. Strip with HD80 and a pressure washer 3X. (put up plastic tarps to protect the house, lawn and plants) (two weekends, about 18 hours of hard work), then rinse and let dry.

2. Brighten with Citralic (aka lemon juice) (half hour of work, then rinse and let dry).

3. Sand with a handheld random orbit sander. (I only had 60 grit, which clogged frequently, I recommend 40 grit to remove stain, then a brief smoothing with 60.) I wore an N100 respirator, goggles, and a tyvek suit, since this was an old deck. If you survive to this part, you have it made. (12 hard hours)

4. Hose off all the toxic dust, still wearing the protective gear.(15 mins)

5. Do the 'detail work' on railings with a natural fiber paintbrush.(2 hrs)

6. Brush on the Defy on the deck with a car brush. Its more like 'swabbing the deck' than painting. It dries fast so it keeps you on your toes. At this point you should stay well hydrated, very aerobic. (2 hrs)

(it rained the next day, but the Defy did not seem to care, it dries fast. The pic is after the rain).

How does it look?

]]> Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Deckhand https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8839 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8838 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 21:05:58 +0000 Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8838 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8837 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 20:54:19 +0000 Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8837 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8836 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 16:53:05 +0000 Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Deckhand https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8836 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8804 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:39:57 +0000 Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8804 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8803 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:46:19 +0000 The issue is going to be that it will be impossible to remove every bit of the Behr stain, so there will be spots of Behr here and there under the Defy stain. Any idea what the results of that will be? I'm guessing the Defy that is on top of the Behr spots will peel off rapidly, but maybe that residue can be washed away?]]> Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Deckhand https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8803 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8789 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 18:16:22 +0000 Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8789 Behr acrylic removal in progress https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/behr-acrylic-removal-in-progress/#post-8786 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 14:59:14 +0000
Also, I'm thinking of staining the floor soon with Penofin Red Label Cedar Semi-transparent next (as I can get it in the lumber store quickly while the good weather holds). I'm planning to go over the top rail with Behr again since its unlikely I'll be able to strip that part this year. The reviews here on Penofin seem to say its ok, but let me know if I'm making a mistake.