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...
rying about peeling How to paint or stain the deck without worrying about peelingHow to paint or stain the deck without worrying about peelingPeter C. Hotton, Globe Staff
Solid color deck stains are opaque coatings that fully or mostly mask the wood grain. Most deck strippers will not remove solid stains or paints, so if this is the case, you may have to sand the old stain or use apaint stripperto get back down to bare wood again. Scott’s Pro Tip:...
Using either a brush or pressure washer, remove the old stain from the deck. Take precautions to wash with the grain wood whenever possible. 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 f...
Q. Do I need to remove old stain before restaining a deck? A. You need to remove the old stain before applying new stain to your deck. If you have a previously stained deck that is peeling or flaking, use Woodluxe® Wood Stain Remover to help remove the old stain and uncove...
After multiple paint jobs in a home, interior trim can become caked with many layers of paint. When this happens, it can begin to lose the interesting contours, shapes, and details. If this is the case with the trim in your home—or if you want to remove the paint entirely so you ca...
First, scrape off old, peeling paint, and take care of any loose, rotting, or damaged boards. Then thoroughly wash with Olympic Premium Deck Cleaner or Olympic Premium Deck Brightener & Wash to remove dirt, mildew, grease and algae. Next, power wash on low to moderate pressure to remove ...
Remove the glue by wiping with a clean cloth. Repeat these steps, if needed. Once the surface is clean, spritz it with your everyday glass cleaner for a spot-free finish. How to Remove Glue From Wood Whether your toddler went sticker crazy on your dining room table or you can’t get...
If the deck has an old oxidized, flaking or peeling finish, remove it with a deck finish stripper. Opt for the least caustic product that will do the job: Some strippers are mild and biodegradable, while others are caustic and toxic. It’s best to buy a small amount and test it in ...
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