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Deck staining
Posted on 5/19/20 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 5/19/20 at 1:26 pm
500 sq ft deck. It’s about 4 years old & has never been stained.
-What are some necessary tools or tips to make this process most efficient?
-Stain with sealant or no seal? I’ve heard reapplication is FAR easier without a seal, I may just need to do it more frequently.
-Best way to apply? Should I get a deck cleaner or just pressure wash?
For the record I put primer on the vertical pieces of the deck last fall and got lazy. Will stain the top railing the same color as the floor.
-What are some necessary tools or tips to make this process most efficient?
-Stain with sealant or no seal? I’ve heard reapplication is FAR easier without a seal, I may just need to do it more frequently.
-Best way to apply? Should I get a deck cleaner or just pressure wash?
For the record I put primer on the vertical pieces of the deck last fall and got lazy. Will stain the top railing the same color as the floor.
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Posted on 5/19/20 at 1:45 pm to LSUcam7
I would go with a light scrub with deck cleaner and rinse off with a hose spray nozzle. Try that first if you don't have a pressure washer.
I have an old 1750 PSI electric pressure washer, and it is great for decks, brick, siding etc. The only area I wish I had a stronger one was for sidewalk and driveway. Really have to work at it to get it bright white, so I don't do it that often. I may upgrade and get one with the disc attachment just to cut down on time. Then I could hit it 1-2 times a year and not let it build up as much.
But back to the deck, I've used a stain and sealer in one in the past with great results. Not at my current house, but I'm pretty sure it was a 5 or 7 year product, and when we moved out after 3 years it still looked great. A little fading, but still repelled water well and the wood was solid. I also did it to an older deck that was still natural, and just lightly pressure washed it one day and applied the next after it was dried out. Helps to do the washing on really hot days with no rain in the forecast for several days after.
I have an old 1750 PSI electric pressure washer, and it is great for decks, brick, siding etc. The only area I wish I had a stronger one was for sidewalk and driveway. Really have to work at it to get it bright white, so I don't do it that often. I may upgrade and get one with the disc attachment just to cut down on time. Then I could hit it 1-2 times a year and not let it build up as much.
But back to the deck, I've used a stain and sealer in one in the past with great results. Not at my current house, but I'm pretty sure it was a 5 or 7 year product, and when we moved out after 3 years it still looked great. A little fading, but still repelled water well and the wood was solid. I also did it to an older deck that was still natural, and just lightly pressure washed it one day and applied the next after it was dried out. Helps to do the washing on really hot days with no rain in the forecast for several days after.
Posted on 5/20/20 at 8:07 am to LSUcam7
First, that deck looks pretty good at 4yrs never stained.
I recommend brightening after cleaning. You’ll be best served by getting a system from a company like Restore-A-Deck to clean/brighten/stain.
I recommend brightening after cleaning. You’ll be best served by getting a system from a company like Restore-A-Deck to clean/brighten/stain.
Posted on 5/20/20 at 2:29 pm to LSUcam7
Looks already stained and pretty clean to me
TWP has a good cleaner/brightener kit and a good stain. Would not seal.
TWP has a good cleaner/brightener kit and a good stain. Would not seal.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 1:08 pm to Ric Flair
I did a much larger and older deck last year. I used Sheriin Williams deck coat for the floor and a stain sealer coat for all the verticals and top rails. All are water based so easy cleanup. Very satisfied especially the deck coat as it seals up cracks and is great to walk on.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 7:54 pm to LSUfan20005
quote:
First, that deck looks pretty good at 4yrs never stained
It’s just because it’s wet. (That’s what she said). But this was also taken last fall but overall not bad.
I picked up Behr’s All In One cleaner and brightener. Will try and post some before & after shots with the results.
Hopefully I can help the next guy with a few tricks.
Posted on 5/21/20 at 8:31 pm to LSUcam7
I just finished staining my 275 linear feet of fence so I’ll give my after job thoughts.
The above should answer #3 too. In addition, I pressure washers after the defy wood cleaners process.
As for sealing, it may help it last a little longer but I didn’t seal my fence.
quote:I’d highly recommend cleaning and brightening before you do it. After I did my fence, the stain absorbed so much more effectively and evenly. I used Defy wood cleaner, brightener, and stain. It’s a little pricey but I liked the outcome. I’d also recommend spraying with a pump sprayer and brushing/smoothing it with a soft car wash brush. It spreads it evenly and pushes it into the wood
What are some necessary tools or tips to make this process most efficient?
The above should answer #3 too. In addition, I pressure washers after the defy wood cleaners process.
As for sealing, it may help it last a little longer but I didn’t seal my fence.
This post was edited on 5/21/20 at 8:33 pm
Posted on 5/21/20 at 9:34 pm to LSUcam7
I’ve heard good stuff about Defy wood cleaner. The thing about staining or sealing is once you go with one brand you should stick to it as there can be peeling or cracking and then you are down to sanding and a big mess.
When I was researching I kept coming across TWP and that’s what I went with. It’s pricey, but you get what you pay for and you will not have any problems going over it in a few years. I just had to do mine again that’s in full sun and it came out nice. The parts that are in shade I didn’t have to redo.
If you do go with TWP keep it stored in a controlled environment as I had bought 5 gallons of it and some of it went bad being stored in a hot shed after a few years. It was sealed good, I guess not good enough.
When I was researching I kept coming across TWP and that’s what I went with. It’s pricey, but you get what you pay for and you will not have any problems going over it in a few years. I just had to do mine again that’s in full sun and it came out nice. The parts that are in shade I didn’t have to redo.
If you do go with TWP keep it stored in a controlled environment as I had bought 5 gallons of it and some of it went bad being stored in a hot shed after a few years. It was sealed good, I guess not good enough.
Posted on 5/26/20 at 9:32 pm to SuddenJerk
Before anything
Pressure wash
Post pressure wash
Post Valspar All-in-one cleaner/brightner
Stain using Cabot Cordovan Brown
1) Would have sanded areas if I had done it over again
2) Pressure wash was crucial. I don’t know if a cleaner alone would have done the job. Maybe a different brand?
3) Walked the deck with a scraper to get random shite out of the space in between boards. Makes the stain process far easier.
4) For staining... I used 2” brushes in between boards and an applicator pad and stick on the deck surface. Saved a trip to the chiropractor with the stand up stick.
Not completed yet. Have to hit the railings but overall a fun project that I don’t want to do for another 7 years.
Pressure wash
Post pressure wash
Post Valspar All-in-one cleaner/brightner
Stain using Cabot Cordovan Brown
1) Would have sanded areas if I had done it over again
2) Pressure wash was crucial. I don’t know if a cleaner alone would have done the job. Maybe a different brand?
3) Walked the deck with a scraper to get random shite out of the space in between boards. Makes the stain process far easier.
4) For staining... I used 2” brushes in between boards and an applicator pad and stick on the deck surface. Saved a trip to the chiropractor with the stand up stick.
Not completed yet. Have to hit the railings but overall a fun project that I don’t want to do for another 7 years.
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