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Here are the pics:

http://picasaweb.google.com/agapepainting.net/RestainingDeck

I have come to the conclusion that this stain in the pick is crap. I will need suggestions as to what brand would best fit the needs of this deck and what is the best procedure for stripping/brightening (I'm sub-n this part out, but want to be informed by the pro's so that I am not completely ignorant of how it's done).

Ken, I understand your WoodZotic is undergoing some restructuring (manufacturer), but do you have any suggestions as to a quality product if I cannot order and receive WoodZotic by the end of next week? I am excited about the Restore-A-Deck and when it is available I'll order. For now I am sub-n the cleaning but I will apply the stain.

Thanks

J

 

[timhag]

Jason, did your guy clean the deck already?

 

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not yet, he will tomorrow.

 

[timhag]

not yet, he will tomorrow.

Ok, i have my way of doing decks but, I'll wait to see what the others say due to not doing many of them. This thread may help me also. :thumbsup:

 

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Ok, i have my way of doing decks but, I'll wait to see what the others say due to not doing many of them. This thread may help me also. :thumbsup:

I have only stained two decks ever... I'm with ya there as for not doing many... So far I am having fun and want to do this deck well considering they are paying $1100 for it. I hope that isn't a bad price... if my figures are right it will be worth it. I hosed myself on my first deck that was bigger than this and charged $200...... no comments please.... LOL..

J

 

[timhag]

Jason, looks like there is less than 8 working hours over a three day period. $1100.00 looks good to me.

 

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My sub is a personal friend that started 2 years ago in Pressure Washing. They have stripped and brightened a couple decks for me, one successfully and the other not so... They are friends and I count the cost of error when I sub them out because they do not know all involved but have the basic concepts down. So, with that, I don't mind using them to give them more training and knowlege in this area of pressure washing. I did mention that I wanted ALL of the stain removed and would fork out some more cash if they needed to take more time to do so, so far they are charging me $267.00 for the stripping and brightening.

With that bit of history, I hope I can learn something from folks here and while I am watching these guys work tomorrow I can ask for or suggest options if I don't see it working like I want.

 

[vermontpainter]

Jason

I'm surprised to hear that you are subbing out the washing...for a couple of reasons. First, its fun. Second, you were just saying the other day in another thread that its been very slow for you. If thats the case, I wouldnt be out there watching them do the work. I'd be the guy with the gun! Its a noble gesture to give work to friends, but if its work you can do and you need it, you gotta hang on to it! :thumbsup:

 

[dincao]

What type of stain are you going to use, solid, semi, clear? it looks like there is almost a solid or semi on there now,not a clear?

 

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Jason

I'm surprised to hear that you are subbing out the washing...for a couple of reasons. First, its fun. Second, you were just saying the other day in another thread that its been very slow for you. If thats the case, I wouldnt be out there watching them do the work. I'd be the guy with the gun! Its a noble gesture to give work to friends, but if its work you can do and you need it, you gotta hang on to it! :thumbsup:

Yes this is true. I have thought about it. And ...... thought about it... and.... decided I want to learn the process from those who do it before I jump into it. My subs are great guys and I don't mind the personal investment into them to receive what I need for the future. But your right, it is slow and I probably would have done fine myself. I like investing into people sometimes and this is just one of those ways.... Thanks!

 

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What type of stain are you going to use, solid, semi, clear? it looks like there is almost a solid or semi on there now,not a clear?

That can says "Clear". I will reapply a clear, just not sure what the best product is.

 

[vermontpainter]

Sometimes thats the best way to learn...just do it! Start in the least visible area and learn quick. I do hear what your saying though.

 

[NEPS.US]

I understand why .... If he's not sure how to do it he can have his friend do it right and learn from it with out losing his shirt ...Hey J ...was that you with the floor attachment...did you buy it? how did you like it?

 

[timhag]

What type of stain are you going to use, solid, semi, clear? it looks like there is almost a solid or semi on there now,not a clear?

Looks like a semi to me D, I know it's not a clear.

 

[vermontpainter]

I understand why .... If he's not sure how to do it he can have his friend do it right and learn from it with out losing his shirt ...Hey J ...was that you with the floor attachment...did you buy it? how did you like it?

Hey...be careful. Me and Timhag dont want the whole world finding out that you're actually a pretty nice guy...

 

[MAK-Deco]

Jason

I'm surprised to hear that you are subbing out the washing...for a couple of reasons. First, its fun. Second, you were just saying the other day in another thread that its been very slow for you. If thats the case, I wouldnt be out there watching them do the work. I'd be the guy with the gun! Its a noble gesture to give work to friends, but if its work you can do and you need it, you gotta hang on to it! :thumbsup:

You beat me to it Scott thats what I was thinking.

267$ is way cheap to be stripping a deck especially with railings I wouldn't strip it for that price.

 

[timhag]

Hey...be careful. Me and Timhag dont want the whole world finding out that you're actually a pretty nice guy...

He is a cool cat.....huh???

 

[NEPS.US]

That can says "Clear". I will reapply a clear, just not sure what the best product is.

I'd bet that can is not the last thing on there. Looks more like a semi ..... .. you may want to look at the Sikkens SRD line ...good for decks without alot of air flow (see how low it is to the ground ...moisture gets built up under there) and good for when you can only apply to 1 side ...

 

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Looks like a semi to me D, I know it's not a clear.

Could it be multiple coats of clear? I know it is dark and the HO says that is the product... I hope it's clear, if it isn't then I am still using clear because that is what the can says.

 

[timhag]

When we are talking about clear, does this product have no color at all? The pics look like a beat up red wood stain to me.