Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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RE: Black spots on ipe wood deck

@keebo Send pictures of the wood when dry.

2 years ago
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RE: Sun Drenched Deck in Illinois

Strip and brighten for prep. Look at the Restore A Deck Kits for prep. Stain with a penetrating semi-transparent stain. Try Armstrong Clark or Restore...

2 years ago
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RE: Blotchiness after pressure washing

That means it is a stain, not a sealer. Sealers are clear. If it has color in it, then it is considered a stain. You should use a deck cleaner, and th...

2 years ago
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RE: Can I lighten a stain color?

No, there is not a way to lighten what was applied. You would have to remove all and start over if you want a lighter color. If you want to lighten wh...

2 years ago
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RE: Help!

Sand all wood with 60 grit. After, use a deck cleaner and then a wood brightener. Apply 1 coat of a penetrating deck stain.

2 years ago
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RE: Blotchiness after pressure washing

Do you realize that sealing wood offers no UV protection? It must have a color if you want UV protection from graying:/p>

2 years ago
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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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