Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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RE: Proper steps to do it right

Best to use a deck cleaner and then a wood brightener after the sanding, Thie will open the pores of the wood and help to remove the gray from between...

6 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

More is not better. Leave alone and apply another coat int the Spring of next year.

6 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Vert hard to remove Behr, especially when brand new. In the contractors defense, Behr is a terrible stain to apply. Strip off what you can and then po...

6 years ago
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RE: Cedar deck with dark spots around nails

1. No, It is the wood, not the stain causing this around the knots. 2. The RAD is penetrating as long as you prep and apply it correctly so no, it sho...

6 years ago
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RE: Apply clear sealant over old semi-transparent Behr stain without stripping?

You can cover the Behr with the RAD solid stain but not their semi-transparent stain. Use a deck cleaner and pressure washing. Make sure all the stain...

6 years ago
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RE: Cedar deck with dark spots around nails

1. Yes 1. One coat. 3. Will not look uniform 1. Yes 2. 1 coat if you sand.

6 years ago
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RE: Noob Deck Overhaul

The difference is VOC compliance. Use the TWP 100 for NE.

6 years ago
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RE: Noob Deck Overhaul

See this for two-toned deck tips if you have not already:/p> It also explains the best brands for see on the floors and the railings.

6 years ago
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RE: Cedar deck with dark spots around nails

1. That is rust from bad or the wrong nails. You can remove this with a brightener but it will come back once water gets to it. The only way to fix is...

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RE: New cedar deck stained with dark water marks

You will need to strip, not clean. The Gemini Kit is a cleaner/brightener. You might need the booster as it can be difficult to remove a newly applied...

6 years ago
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RE: New cedar deck stained with dark water marks

Use the Restore A Deck Stripper/Brightener. Stain with the RAD stain or TWP stains.

6 years ago
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RE: New cedar deck stained with dark water marks

Honestly, it starts with the brand. Behr makes very poor deck products. It never cured before the rain hit it and then the water created separation sp...

6 years ago
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RE: New cedar deck stained with dark water marks

You will have to remove the Behr. Strip and pressure wash. Brightener after.

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