Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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RE: Double coats of Thompson's Water Seal

Sorry, but you would have to check their specs and or ask them directly. We do not use their products due to many issues so we do not have enough expe...

3 years ago
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RE: New fence with stains

Sap leaching. Nothing you can do to prevent it.

3 years ago
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RE: Can I Use a Semi Solid Stain on Blotchy Deck?

TWP has no issues with high humidity. Your contractor is making something out of nothing.

3 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

We would do it Monday.

3 years ago
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RE: Berry stains

Yes. Light coat.

3 years ago
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RE: Staining deck with old Linseed Oil formula 717

If you switch stain brands, you must remove the prior coatings fully. You cannot stain over what you have. In addtion, you cannot prestain new wood. S...

3 years ago
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RE: Removing film residue from Behr Wood Stain & Finish Stripper

That is furring from over stripping. See here: There is nothing else to strip. You will need to sand to fix this.

3 years ago
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RE: Removing film residue from Behr Wood Stain & Finish Stripper

Finish the stripping and then brighten all wood after to restore the color and lower the pH balance and even it out.

3 years ago
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RE: Berry stains

If it works, you should be good to stain.

3 years ago
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RE: Berry stains

Try Bleach. 1 part bleach to 4 parts water. Apply and let sit for 10 minutes and then rinse well.

3 years ago
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RE: New Deck Boards East TN Advice Needed

Look at the Restore A Deck Stain or the Defy Extreme for this one. We like the RAD Products better. Keep the stain off the PVC.

3 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

You cannot stain it yet. See this about new wood: After proper wait and prep, look at Armstrong Clark Wood stains.

3 years ago
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RE: Can I Use a Semi Solid Stain on Blotchy Deck?

-Correct. -Yes, wider fans and more GPM (gallons per minute) is key to washing faster and more efficiently. -Solid stains can peel, penetrating st...

3 years ago
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