Recent content by Larry Ray Staton

I wanted ask this question for those that may respond. My deck at home is 12 x 36 Pressure Treated Pine w/rails that has had Behr applied 3 years ago (big mistake!!) , Last year I stripped the Behr with Wolmans Stripper(hydroxide base), I used 4:1 dilution with water. I then applied (last...

Have you tried Muriatic (hydrofloric sp?) acid? It's good for rust stains. This stuff is dirt cheap, but be careful!!

I've found that Limonene works great for killing bees. It seems almost instantly.:cool:

I went into our local Big Lots today here in N. GA. They didn't have any deckstrip, but I did find 3 gallons of Wolman FP cedar for $4.99/gallon. It was a good deal for me. I just bought some of the same at a local paint store for $19.99. The paint store gets $22.99 to the public. The cans...

I've included a pic ( I hope it works) of my deck that I just stained with Wolman F&P Golden Pine with 1 cup of "natural" per gallon added. I'm pleased with the color. Golden pine alone was a little too light. F&P natural was too brown. I am new to washing / staining decks. I usually just...

I just stained my P/T deck today. 12 x 36 w/ rails I used F&P Golden Pine with 1 cup/gallon of F&P Natural in the mix. It's really nice. It's a nice "honey color" I used a little golden pine at first, but it was a little light/yellow. The cup of natural I think was just right. Thanks Shawn...

What ratio F & P natural / golden Pine? I'm interested in knowing what ratio was used. I want to do my own deck, 12 x 36 w/ rails. I did my front covered porch in FP Cedar and it's a little too dark for my liking, but oh well, done now. I don't want to make the same mistake on my deck. I...

I can tell you that Behr products are terrible. I used the natural color on my 12x36 deck last year before finding this board. I looked at all the great looking brochures at Home Depot and the price was right, 5-6 gallons was only around $50-60.00. I am getting ready to attempt to strip...

I work as a part-time washer. My full time job with the State of Georgia, Public Health as a Communicable Disease Specialist. I would be very careful when dealing body fluids. Hepatitis B can live on objects for up to two weeks. Bleach is very effective in killing these viruses. So be sure...

Barry, When I first started doing decks, which I don't really do that many now. I also had the problem with lap marks. I noticed that if I started at one end of the board (going with the grain) and walking the entire length of the board without stopping this would minimize the markings. I also...

George& Georgia, You said in your post that "The Works" from Kroger also cleaned the guttters. Did it also remove the black lines on the gutters (from the shingles) (electrostatic bonding)? I've read on this BBS that Gutter Zap works,but I haven't ordered any yet. Thanks.

I have a 11hp/4gm machine. I am a week-end warrior. I had a smaller unit, one like you mentioned, but like has already been said, takes way too much time. As far as attachments, I use 0,15,25,40 degree nozzles,with soap nozzle (all these came with my machine) 4,6,8 foot aluminum lances (these...

Hey Scott! Just noticed that you're in Cleveland, TN. I'm just down the road in Dalton, GA. Sorry, I don't have any info on the Simpson P/W, I just thought I would say hey! I am a part-time washer also. I use a 3200/4gm cold water unit. Do mostly houses/decks/concrete. See ya

I tried using Mineral Spirits on a picnic table that I have in the yard. The table is about 4 years old and has had Behr, semi-transparent stain on it for about 3 years. Well I applied using my Solo pump up, then waited 10 min, then re-applied another coat and waited 10 more min. Well, it did...

I've read on this or another board about using a 2:1- 10:1 simple green/h20 solution. Has anyone ever used this combination? and if so, what were the results. thanks