Dealing with redwood slats in harsh environment - Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:22:50 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: Dealing with redwood slats in harsh environment https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11918 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 22:19:29 +0000 Thanks again.

]]> Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers VETMANSHU https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11918 RE: Dealing with redwood slats in harsh environment https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11917 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 22:16:16 +0000 Yes, you have to strip. It should be an easy strip. Make sure to use the brightener after.

]]> Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11917 RE: Dealing with redwood slats in harsh environment https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11916 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:11:24 +0000  I was worried about that.  Guess I'll sand down what I can. Thanks for the quick response. 

One last question.  If I used an oil based stain two years ago, do I have to strip off the old stain to reapply a new stain by a different company?  I used Cabot and plan on now using TWP 1500.  I know some areas won't look great but ....

 

 

]]> Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers VETMANSHU https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11916 RE: Dealing with redwood slats in harsh environment https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11914 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:41:05 +0000 I do not think you will be able to strip this without the use of a pressure washer. 

]]> Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11914 Dealing with redwood slats in harsh environment https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/dealing-with-redwood-slats-in-harsh-environment/#post-11913 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:13:53 +0000 The redwood slats and rails on my decks need to be redone and I'm hoping for some advice.  They were last coated two years ago with a Cabot oil based semitransparent stain.  I live on the ocean so we get lots of salt, wind, sun and fog.  Stains seem to last between 2-4 years.

My first question is about stripping the slats.  I was going to use your recommendations for Restore A Deck-using a firm nylon brush to apply- but local ordinances prevent me from using a pressure washer to clean off the stripper.  Will the garden hose work despite the lower pressure?  

Do you have any suggestions?

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