It’s an old adage, but it rings true with a lot of products – deck coating products and systems are no exception. While decks are designed to be long-term investments that can span decades, in order to avoid premature repair or replacement, there’s a fair amount of tender, love and...
If TWP dries shiny then that suggests it was over-applied. In the case of applying deck stain, more is not always better. You only want to apply as much stain as the wood will soak up. Any extra puddles of stain that do not soak in will dry on top and give you an inconsistent sh...
Scrape - Begin by scraping to remove peeling paint* or stain from your surface. Remove all loose splinters, and replace rotting or damaged boards. Also, secure loose deck screws, raised nail heads or loose decking boards. Clean - Using a premium deck cleaner likeOlympic Premium Deck Cleaneror...
If you have an elevated or two-story deck, consider using the space below for storage or as living space. For what you can gain, the additional time and money required can be worthwhile. To keep the job simple, use an off-the-shelf kit, such asTrex RainEscape. It’s an over-the-j...
Repeat this process until all of the old deck stain has been removed from the deck. Spot strip any sections where the stain didn’t come off the first time. Thoroughly rinse all wood and surrounding areas Apply a wood brightener to restore the pH balance before staining. ...
Apply the stripper to all flooring first. If a large deck, break it up into sections. Wait 5-45 minutes for the deck stripper to activate. You will know when it is working by using your scrub brush to agitate it, and the stain becomes loose from the wood. Keep the stripper from dryi...
Apply the first of two required coats of Rescue It! Max Resurfacer. Be sure to cover throughoutly, including between boards. If you want a smoother appearance, you can lightly backbrush after rolling on the coating. Check your watch or set an alarm and allow a minimum of 6 hours for ...
At this unfortunate and new vinyl-sided home where workmanship was not the best, the leaky gutter and wet wall finally send water into a low area beneath a deck where water, trapped against the building wall, is likely to eventually find its way into the building basement. As you can see...
When it comes to boat repair and maintenance, choosing the right kind of coating is crucial to ensure the longevity and overall aesthetics of your vessel.Gelcoatand boat paint are two of the most used coatings for boats, but what are their differences? Which one should you use? In this blo...
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