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Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers
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15/05/2026 11:12 pm
Hello DeckStainHelp Community - I am looking to start stripping the existing wood stain to my deck and wood beams/columns. The deck is under a overhang roof. The under part of the roof is stained wood, which I wasn't planning to strip, but just protect while I strip the rest of the wood. Looking over the job, I am thinking that it would be best to strip everything and then restain. I have stripped the deck and restained 2x before, but never restained the wood columns/beams. They are looking worn and need to be redone for aesthetics and bug protection. What is the best approach to protect the vinyl siding and if I wanted to protect the wood roofing? I am not the original owner, but the deck was last stained with Defy waterbased wood stain. The beans are a rough wood with a oil based stain. Recommendations for stain strippers? Stripper for the wood deck ceiling if I strip it? I assume the wood ceiling is stained with an oil based stain, can I clean the wood and apply a light 2nd coat without stripping? I am planning to use Armstrong-Clark wood stain. We live in West Michigan.
17/05/2026 2:25 pm
Leave the ceiling as is, but you will need to cover it well to protect it during the stripping process. It will be easier to do this than trying to strip the ceiling fully, as it is shiny like varnish, which will make it extremely difficult to strip. The reason to cover it is that the stripper may spot the appearance.
For the rest, just strip and brighten with the RAD kits and use both additives for the stripper.
