Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Let it fully cure and dry out. It should be fine.

2 weeks ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

I did respond to you: "Both are excellent, with neither better than the other. Do you prefer oil- or water-based? Do you prefer damp wood application?...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Lakeside PT wood deck In upstate NY

It doesnt really say, but it does look more like a paint than a solid stain. Sand off as much as you can then use a solid-color deck stain in gray aft...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

Both are excellent, with neither better than the other. Do you prefer oil- or water-based? Do you prefer damp wood application?

3 weeks ago
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RE: Lakeside PT wood deck In upstate NY

Is that paint or a solid color stain? You do not need to remove all of the old solid stain (just what is loose and peeling) if you plan on going with ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

TWP can take rain for about 12-24 hours after application, as long as it is not severely overapplied. Prewet and rinse the railings while working. You...

3 weeks ago
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RE: PNW Cedar deck

Yes, you will need to strip and brighten for the old stain. Clean and brighten the new wood.

4 weeks ago
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RE: PNW Cedar deck

See this about new wood.br /> When ready, clean and brighten all wood for the prep and then stain. Stain options are on the link above.

4 weeks ago
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RE: Help on cedar deck in PNW

Add pics for prep help.

1 month ago
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RE: Guidance for deck prep

What is on the wood now is clearly opaque, so yes, you will need a solid stain. As for prep, see this article:

1 month ago
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RE: Play Set Staining Help

Most of the old stain is gone, so no need to strip. Clean and brighten for prep while pressure washing: For the stain, look at the Armstrong Clar...

1 month ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

No, you have to strip. Plus, what is on your railings looks fully opaque, not semi-trans or semi-solid. You would need to strip the paint here unless ...

2 months ago
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RE: Deck Staining Help

@cftrozzo 48 hours at a minimum to dry after prep or any rain.

2 months ago
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