If this is the case with the trim in your home—or if you want to remove the paint entirely so you can apply a natural wood finish—you may be faced with stripping the earlier finishes from the surface. Old trim takes on new life when you strip away old layers of paint. But be ...
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...
Now comes the time to break out the paint. When painting a deck, it’s always advisable to start high and work your way to the bottom. In other words, if there are railings, posts, or awnings, it’s good to start there, and then work your way down to the boards. This simply en...
To remove black mold from deck wood, apply a solution of ordinary dish soap and water to the deck, scrub it with a scrub brush attached to a pole, spray it clean with a hose, then spray the deck with vinegar to prevent new mold growth. ...
Preparation is key to ensuring your paint or stain adheres properly and lasts longer. Start by removing all furniture and debris from the deck. Inspect the surface for any loose nails or screws and secure them. If your deck has been previously painted or stained, you may need to strip the...
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
Many guitarists swear by using a heat gun instead of chemicals to strip the paint. The heat gun gives you more control and it saves you from having to inhale nasty chemicals. But the heat gun is not without its hazards so make sure you read the heat gun's instructions carefully before ...
Solid wood stainsare for deck surfaces that have a lot of imperfections, or you just want to add a splash of color. Also note that you’ll get more protection out of stains on the semi-solid to solid side of the transparency spectrum — which are better for older, more vulnerable wood...
View All Exterior Wood Stains Olympic solid stainsare almost as varied as paint, so you have plenty of other color options to choose from.Semi-transparent stainsalso offer some variation — including trending colors such as grays and tans, as well as unexpected shades like blue and green. ...