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Dude you may have saved me a lot of money and time. I was going to rent a drum sander for my old warped deck. But you confirmed that a drum sander only works well on a level inside surface.
@@richardlay1492, I assume you mean spraying. Obviously use tarps. You should always ask the neighbor if you can go on their side, don’t trust the customer. One thing we have done is use fishing weights on the tarps and drop them from your customers side. Then you need people to hold the tarps. We also use nails or screws in the ends of wooden poles and insert them in the holes of the tarps. Hopefully that answers the question for you, if not ask more. Thanks for watching.
I wish this video had been posted before I stained my deck, with a product that said 24 hrs minimum in between coats, I hope it does not peel over winter with the snow
Lumping all oil in one category is the first mistake, just as mentioned in the video. If you really think there are water based sealers and stains that don’t penetrate further than linseed oil, well… Too much old school thinking in this industry.
@wizardofwood Everett following your directions exactly and stll having wood fibre after rinsing with garden hose. Do you think I may need more pressure or simply let dry for few days and recheck.Thank You.
@@billsullivan8812, there will be some natural fuzzing and wood fibers when restoring wood. Keeping a deck well maintained prevents this. No rhyme or reason on why some “new” wood does this and some new wood more than others. On aged wood if it has grayed or not been maintained they are decomposed wood fibers that actually need to come off before staining. Sometimes wood restoration is light sanding and Osborn brushing.
Wiz…you are a credit to the home service industry. Keep rolling and thanks for all your videos. I always learn something new about decks and wood and caring for them.👍
@@JaneenMost, this is a detailed video from 4 years ago that explains the differences. Thanks for watching the video and channel. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-le-y2GBEGEk.htmlsi=FWb7BEx1Ncq0Aq89
@@russhauck1061, thanks for the question. It depends on what kind of pressure treated pine you got. Kiln dried, prime can be sealed or stained sooner than newer cut, green, wet wood. Good kiln dried, prime pressure treated pine is a little more money but well worth it. It is also less likely to shrink as much too. Check out this older video that is still relevant. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DVUPc3eN484.htmlsi=945lR63tkd0Jvzio
Thanks that help so much I have knots in my deck wood. They did not tell me when they built my deck. So I will at least three months to stain my deck. I love the videos.
Thank you for sharing your pro experience !... the carpenter is already building my decks (front & side decks) and he already stain them . Just in time I watched you excellent video because I was asking him to look for a clear coating to make them look shiny !! .. if I understood well coating will be a disaster !..right? is there any way to make them glossy once stained ? Thank you!
We are adding new joists, venting the stairs for better air flow in this area. Then we will repair and seal the mahogany with Messmer’s Hardwood Formula!
@@ryantracey8574, actually not that old and it is mahogany. My opinion, it is a construction issue. That area was built next to a pool and moisture just sits under there with no vents and the inside is enclosed. We are repairing and adding vents onto those stair risers. That should help the air flow and keep that part dry moving forward.
I really like Everett's videos but the terminology of the various products discussed in this video got confusing. It would be helpful if Everett could prepare a simple chart to describe the various products: A) house wash mix; B) deck and wood restorer (sodium metasilicate); C) deck and wood stripper; D) brightener (oxalic acid), and E) stain. Thank you
@@darnisejennings9138, I got a large deck too. I don’t mind it too much since we spend A LOT of time on it so we get the use for sure. Depending on who is helping you, do the verticals on a separate day as the floor if possible.
@@renaetawney5217, I tell people to contact a specialty paint store near you for a reference. These people know who is busy and who gets recommended most. Be specific about what you are looking for, like exterior wood restoration and exterior staining. Not all painters do this work or well versed in the differences. They will be able to give you painters who are best this service or a company that specifically does this work well.
Just bought a house with a deck around a pool that has not been touched in probably 7 years water is soaking in but the wood still has red stain on it. Standard 5/4 decking. I want to go with a lighter stain. Splash test does not bead up. Planning on replacing a few boards, stripping, scrubbing and sanding until all of the red is gone and then finishing with a light Grey or sand color. Any suggestions?
@@tonymeans7193, I am assuming it is a solid stain. At 7 years it need a new coating, especially on a horizontal surface. If you are going to make the effort to strip and sand you will prep the surface very well for the new stain. Depending on how much is left over after stripping you will probably sand twice. Once with a very low grit that will remove the remaining stain and then 100 grit to finish it off and be ready to apply the new stain.
Did you use fine, medium or coarse glass? I have a log cabin to blast this fall, my first cabin. Any special nozzle? Air pressure? Distance from cabin? I know this all varies depending on how thick the coating is. The cabin I will be blasting is stained. Thank you in advance.
Not sure about your question. Many reasons to sand a deck as illustrated in the video. These types of sanders are called floor sanders, I did not name them. I believe you are just calling it, generally, a deck sander. In the U.S. I am not aware of anything called a deck sander. To me though, they would be synonamous.
Been powerwashing and staining decks for 23 years. I’ve tried every clear coat and they all suck in my opinion. I tell the customer to expect graying in 6 months and they hard to get off.
@@patrickeaton752, usually depends on current condition and the last coating can make a difference. If you are in an HOA or community with multiple decks you may get a break for volume.
The real answer is to follow the recommendation by Proluxe on recoating and maintenance. The biggest issue here is that most people do not follow the program (manufacturer’s recommendations) and then this starts the issues. Sikkens/Proluxe is one of the most difficult coatings for homeowners and even contractors to remove if maintenance is not followed. A light cleaning to remove organic growth and recoating with the same product is usually how maintenance is done. If the coating is too far gone or oxidized significantly, then you would need to strip, sand as necessary, perhaps Osborn Brush, and then recoat. Great product when applied and maintained correctly. Holds up well!
seriously Everett we started using PPE back in the early 1980's ... why are you posting videos representing your company, showing men NOT wearing safety glasses ? WTF ? why the foolishness ?
