Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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New IPE Deck staining help

Cracks are normal on all exterior wood. To minimize this you can use a product like IPE Oil End Seal. The one large crack on the step does look excess...

10 years ago
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Deck Stripping (with RAD) & brightening

No need to pressure wash before. Apply then pressure wash off.

10 years ago
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Can you strip a clear sealer?

You can strip off a newly applied sealer but it may take a few attempts to remove all as it can be difficult. Strip until it comes off. Make sure to u...

10 years ago
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Help with new cypress deck

At this point you will need to remove the old coating(s) and start over. It will remove the mold as well. Prep with a deck stain stripper and pressure...

10 years ago
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Preserva Wood Stain and Sealer

Use a semi-transparent stain. Clear will not help with UV protection and graying prevention. Try TWP or Armstrong Clark.

10 years ago
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Olympic Elite Issues

Quote from rapunzel6506 on January 7, 07:35 Thank you for your answer. I kind of thought so but was hoping otherwise. I was also hoping you could...

10 years ago
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Olympic Elite Issues

The only thing you can do is remove all and start over. It is not penetrating into the wood and is not curing/drying properly. Basically you have too ...

10 years ago
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Deck Staining Help

Defy Extreme or TWP 100 Series.

10 years ago
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Freaking out about possible toxic stain?

Without knowing what the stain brand is and the chemical makeup of it, there is no way to answer this. I personally would not worry about it as long a...

10 years ago
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Armstrong Stain turning brown quickly

Sorry for the delay. We have had a few issues with the website. The deck does not look normal and I am not sure what the cause. Have you contacted AC ...

10 years ago
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slippery when wet

Only thing you can do is remove it fully. Sanding or stripping will be needed.

10 years ago
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Deck Staining Help

1. They are very similar but not the same. Both work well. 2. Yes we would use the TWP 1500 over the Messmers UV plus. Both are penetrating oil base...

10 years ago
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Sloppy brightening job - what now?

Quote from lloko on November 18, 02:55 Thank you. Alternatively, could we hold off he second round of brightening and the staining for another 10...

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Sloppy brightening job - what now?

Mix another batch of brightener and apply it with a pump sprayer to all of the wood. Make sure it i all saturated. Wait 20-30 minutes then lightly rin...

10 years ago
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