https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/stripping-old-stain-off-stair-stringer-and-deck-spindles/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:25:20 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/stripping-old-stain-off-stair-stringer-and-deck-spindles/#post-10994 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 10:34:51 +0000 Let the stripper saturate well into the hard to reach areas and then pressure wash those areas after 15 minutes. In general, you should be able to remove 90-100%

]]> Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/stripping-old-stain-off-stair-stringer-and-deck-spindles/#post-10994 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/stripping-old-stain-off-stair-stringer-and-deck-spindles/#post-10993 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 21:58:05 +0000 Any suggestions on how to remove stain from spindles and stair stringers?  We have used several different types of stripper and also tried sanding the spindles, but can't get in between where they are nailed to the deck.  We have the same issue with between the deck boards.  We've spent about 50+ hours on this deck and and just can't seem to get the rest of the stain off.  The deck has a semi transparent oil-based stain on it.   Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thank you.

]]> Deck Stain Stripping Questions and Answers MichelleH https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-stripping-questions-and-answers/stripping-old-stain-off-stair-stringer-and-deck-spindles/#post-10993