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RE: Deck Staining Help

1. Washington, DC 2. Partial Shade to Full Sun 3. Pressure treated lumber (most likely Home Depot) 4. None 5. Have not stained yet 6. 1 year 5 months ...

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

-No idea on the current stain. -Pressure wash off -1600 PSI -Should be okay with the stripper/brightener.

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Thank you again. Can you tell, from pictures, what kind of coating (stain, sealer) does the deck have? Want to make sure I need stripper before I buy...

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

1. You gouged the wood slightly. 2. Yes, you need a pressure washer when stripping. 3. Try the Restore A Deck Stripper and Brightener kits

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Thanks so much Sir- I truly appreciate it. I knew it that I did not do a good job with pressure washing- I am disappointed in myself. But, nothing can...

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Pressure washing does not damage wood. Not knowing what you are doing with a pressure washer and/or not using proper prep products can. You did not us...

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Thank you. By the pictures, does it look like a bad job? Does the wood get damaged with 2 pressure washes? There is conflicting information on the for...

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

You need to use a decl stain stripper and then pressure wash again. Once removed, brighten the wood. As for the Behr stain, return it. Has very poor ...

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

I am a first-time home owner who is trying to get the deck stained. The deck has original stain or some coat that looks semi-transparent or transparen...

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RE: Deck Staining Help

Sanding actually reduces the ability for the stain to soak in. Only sand if absolutely needed.

8 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

1. Central Illinois 2. East and South exposure AM sun/PM shade from house 3. Pressure treated pine 4. No mold/ mildew 5. 10 year old deck previously ...

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RE: Mid Project Stain Change?

OK, I guess we will try that. Thanks.

8 years ago
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RE: color for western cedar grade 1

Those brands should work. Best to look at their color charts and possibly get some samples to test.

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