No it should be stripped. If you do not remove, you will run the risk of the new coating not adhering or penetrating into the wood grain. Post a pictu...
Thank you. I will look into these products.
Not sure. Could just be your tree was shedding dirt last season? Sounds strange but we have seen decks turn dirty under trees one year and not others....
It's now spring and the deck looks a lot worse. Looks like you were right it is dirt possibility from the trees. I can only remove it with a power was...
Paint does not pressure wash off. If you want to use a stain like the TWP, you will need to sand it all off.
Hello, We have a boat dock and that has gray paint from a year ago that is flaking off. I am going to pressure wash the paint off and hope I don't hav...
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Hi, Recently I built a new deck and have no idea how to preserve the natural wood color and would appreciate any advise. We live in Connecticut and t...
When staining new wood with TWP and not weathered or prepped, the TWP does not soak in very well and could dry with some drip marks and look "blotchy"...
I found a location that sells the 100 series TWP today and liked the look of dark oak and that is the color I am leaning towards. If the stain on the...
For the prep, look at Restore A deck products. For the white railings, try Flood Solid Stains. Floor in TWP or Armstrong Clark. Here are some tips for...
TWP Dark Oak or Armstrong Clark in Rustic Brown. If you stain the new wood without the weathering, it will most likely fail within 12 months.