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RE: Black stains appearing in oil finish

This is one of the boards with the specks/spots visible. Thanks for your help.

5 years ago
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RE: Black stains appearing in oil finish

We would need pictures. Also, you should have treated this as new wood and you over sanded too smooth:

5 years ago
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RE: Fire retardant additive?

We have no idea how flammable wood is and why would it matter? The deck is already there. The stain does not increase the flammability once dried.

5 years ago
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RE: Fire retardant additive?

Thanks. Sorry to be dumb, but how flammable is a 20-year old heart redwood deck with a good coat of fully-cured sealer? Its dry right now and its been...

5 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Go ahead and stain. No need to redo the prep.

5 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help Moisture Content of Wood

Gazebo, 30 yr old Red Cedar, using TWP 100 oil based stain, stripped and brighten with Restore-a-deck (Used pressure washer) We are hoping to sta...

5 years ago
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RE: Fire retardant additive?

Once the stain has cured, not any different than if unstained.

5 years ago
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RE: Fire retardant additive?

I guess the related question is "How flammable is properly sealed redwood deck?" Probably not very would be my guess... and if the fire is hot enough...

5 years ago
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RE: Fire retardant additive?

AC I believe does not contain a fire retardant anymore and we have no experience with using them.

5 years ago
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RE: Are TWP and Armstrong Clark related?

No, not related in any way. TWP is made by Gemini Coatings in Oklahoma and AC is made by Armstong Clark in California. The sites you are referring ...

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