[scottyd2506]

Whats are some of your procedures of refinishing wood decks?

I have done this some in the past working for the other guy, did the powerwashing and came back in a few days to finish the deck


my question is, what chemicals do you put on the decks before you powerwash it to strip off old finish/stain???

How many dry days do you wait on avg untill you aply the new deck stain ?

what products do you like to use? Most pros I know advise not to use Tompsons, but your advice would be helpful, thanks

scotty

 

[slickshift]

Use the Cabots Problem Solver stuff
Cleaner, brightener
Jomax for tough mold mildew
Easy to use, instructions right on the stuff...works
Use a moisture meter
Can't miss

 

[Kennedy]

Check out PressureTek. Good chems and the best customer service in the business.

 

[Barry M]

Check out PressureTek. Good chems and the best customer service in the business.

Ditto what Kennedy said

 

[painttofish]

Whats are some of your procedures of refinishing wood decks?

How many dry days do you wait on avg untill you aply the new deck stain ?

what products do you like to use? Most pros I know advise not to use Tompsons, but your advice would be helpful, thanks

scotty

power-wash and clean with tsp/bleach. Or strip with maxistrip and power-wash off. I like the big woosters that attach to roller poles and I garden spray the semi-trans on and back brush with pole and brush. Saves the back!

I wait at least 2 good dry days and or use a moisture meter.

I use cabots timber oil, decking stain, and clear solutions. No matter what you use here in N. MI all you get is 1-2 years. I always recommend maintenance coats every year with a light cleaning. I can do a deck 20x20 in a 2-3 hrs cleaning included using this method. Keeps decks nice, keeps cost low, and keeps consistent business.:thumbsup:

 

[JoeG]

Jomax & bleach to clean solid color decking.

For semi-transparent or clear coats nothing even comes close to Olympic Deck Cleaner. Use it.