If you have a large deck work in small sections to make sure the area stays wet at all times.
Old siding staining deck.
Before you start check the deck boards for needed repairs to splits or popped up nails.
Protect plants around your deck with a fabric drop cloth or light colored tarp not clear poly sheeting the greenhouse effect will fry your plants especially if the sun is out.
The best stains should last three to five years on a deck and even longer if applied to siding or fences which don t get as much abuse.
After 15 minutes work the remover into the surface using a stiff synthetic bristle brush.
Drying times differ based on air temperature and humidity.
Best for old decks.
The sun and water beat down on a deck snow can pile up.
It can even be used on rough sawn cedar.
Use a scrub brush and detergent some siding and deck washes remove mildew even out the underlying color and clean all in one application for small areas such as decks or rent a power washer for a whole house.
If your deck has been previously stained note that oil based stain can go over water based stain but water based stain cannot go over oil based stain.
Amteco twp cedartone voc stain is a low voc exterior stain that s great for renewing and refreshing exterior wood surfaces on decks wood siding shutters fences porch decking wood shingles shakes and fascia.
Liberally apply superdeck stain sealer remover using a roller.
Light sanding is crucial because it removes those tiny bits of loose stain that are just starting to let go around wood knots and it slightly roughens the remaining firm deck surface so new coats.
When learning how to re stain a deck always read the manufacturer s directions for your deck stain and sealer.
This stain is designed for smooth even application and costs around 45 per gallon.
Match the stain to your deck s type of wood.
Wet surfaces are less likely to be damaged by splashes from the stripping products.
One year of testing tells you how a stain will do one year on your deck or about three years of weathering on your home s vertical surfaces siding or fences as you ll see in our wood stain.
Most power washers have a detergent feed feature allowing you to apply detergent and then blast it off with high pressure water.
Then wet down the siding near the deck using your garden hose.
Scrub thoroughly to remove all residue.