Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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RE: Blotchiness after pressure washing

You did not fully remove all the gray oxidation. You could go over it one more time with cleaning if you like, or you could sand it all. Staining it a...

2 years ago
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RE: Should we fill knot holes

No, leave as is. Filler will not work:

2 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

If you strip and brighten the wood, it will come all out.

2 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

1. Sorry but not sure on this. 2. It is either a water stain or a rust stain. Using a wood brighener may help to remove. 3. Use a Honey colored st...

2 years ago
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RE: Deck cleaning chemicals effect on black painted aluminum balusters

They should not, but always test the spot first to be certain.

2 years ago
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RE: Problems with deck stain scuffing after application.

Most likley over-application, but it could be the Flood product itself being the culprit. You cannot "fix" this issue and keep the current stain. You ...

2 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

3-4 months for new wood and TWP. Wait until then or Spring. Redo the prep when time to stain. TWP has no problems absorbing when done correctly. One c...

2 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Yes, but you have to let it dry for 48 hours after any prep or rain.

2 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Do the brightener.

2 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Never mind, I got the pics to load. There is no need for sand. Ready to stain.

2 years ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

No pictures were loaded correctly. You cannot use HEIC files.

2 years ago
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RE: Using TWP Natural Effect Impregnating Stain

Strip and brighten for prep. Use the Chestnut or Teak colors.

2 years ago
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RE: Extend Life of Old Deck

Mo, don't use fillers for decks. They do not work well and will not stain to blend. It is normal to have cracks in the decking, so leave it as is. A...

2 years ago
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