Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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RE: Need some advice

Armstrong Clark Black Walnut or TWP 1504 Black Walnut.

2 years ago
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RE: Need some advice

That looks internal. It may not come out. You can use a dark brown or black color stain to blend.

2 years ago
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RE: Need some advice

What does it look like when wet with water?

2 years ago
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RE: Need some advice

Ready Seal is easy to strip. What stripper did you use? Did you brighten the deck after? The stripper will darken the wood internally, and the brighte...

2 years ago
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RE: First time, solid stain large deck

Concentrate most of the prep on the horizontal wood. Use a Deck Stripper and pressure washer to remove as much as possible. Let dry and spot sand as n...

2 years ago
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RE: First time, solid stain large deck

Are you trying to remove all the solid stain so you can go semi-transparent? That will not be easy, as it will require lots of sanding/stripping if yo...

2 years ago
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RE: Ipe deck strip

No need. Messmers is easy to strip.

2 years ago
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RE: Ipe deck strip

The RAD Deck Stain Stripper and then Brightener: For the best IPE stains, see here:

2 years ago
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RE: Idk what I'm doing

Yes, strip and brighten, it will be easy:

2 years ago
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RE: Shoe prints on RAD semitransparent stain

Yes, spot strip as needed and then brighten all when done.

2 years ago
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RE: Recommended Cabot product, if any

Cabot used to make great stains until they sold out to Zinser 15 years ago. Now they are crap. Look for a better brand.

2 years ago
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