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CTG bleed yes, we are having the same problems in metro area of minneapolis. X-100 Reps said they have solved the problem but i still have issues with the decks getting black streaks. i know it is easy to wash off, but frustrating that the problem has not been solved. i use to be 90% X-100...

I have had so many customers that made the mistake last year of putting Behr stain on there deck then to realize that it is crap and call me to strip the stuff off because they don't want to deal with it again. Most people love the Behr paint and assume the stain is just as good. Little do...

Trigger it worked fine last year and this year i have the issue. The trigger usually will give me all or nothing and currently the trigger has not affect. John Peterson

I have the Honda 5.0, 3.0 gallons per minute machine and having difficulty with the sprayer. When i turn on the machine the spray comes full force and the throttle/handle has no impact on the spray coming out of the wand. Do i have a wand problem, pump problem, need help, Any suggestions...

x-100 problem Hey 5 star Johnnie, my primary stain for the last 6 years was x-100 natural seal specifically cedar tone gold, use on 80% of decks i stained, they have been screwing with there formula making to environmental friendly, i.e. black streaking and inconsistent results. They are...

part timer/teacher I am a full-timer during the summer putting in 35-40 hrs per week, love the variety, being outside, and making decks look beautiful and am a teacher during the school year, great balance for me. Peterson deck restoration

I usually get the measurements of floor, linear feet of rail, #of posts and # of steps. square footage of floor Multiply by .5 linear feet of rail multiply by 3 number of posts multiply by 4 number of steps multiply by 3 pressure washing hours multiply by 37 gallons of deck stain multiply...

Homeowners are responsible for taking the stuff off the deck. the only time i do is if i have a unexpected rain day and i make a last second call to wash a deck. Otherwise homeowners take off all grills, plants, etc.. and put back on a day after i stain. No weedwipping. John Peterson

$/square feet sorry, little behind in the threads. Based on all of our measurements my pricing is usually 2.5-3.0 times the square footage of the floor. The same day powerwash and seal scares me because i am a firm believer in the oil based products. will be more current next time. John...

Abr X Hey 5 Star Johnnie I have used ABR X-100 for the last 6 years and loved it, last year had problems with the streaking and inconsistencies due to "environmental friendly" change. Furthermore, cost of X-100 Natural seal has gone up 10-15% this year so a 5 gallon jug is looking at 175.00...

deck brightener i have always used Deckswood, works well and fairly cheap. Any other suggestions on products that were as well, also do you apply the brighter before or after the pressure washing? thanks Peterson deck restoration

quotes The quotes that usually come around 2.5 times the floor square footage include powerwash and stain of all surfaces. If i am stripping that prices goes up quite a bit, all depends on existing product. broken down like this Linear feet of rails X by 4 square footage of floor X by .5...

introduce Hey guys This is John Peterson of Peterson Deck Restoration in Minneapolis. I am a teacher/coach during the school year and wash and stain decks during the summer. a fantastic balance for me and always enjoy talking with other contractors. I have been washing and staining for 6...

part-timer/ I am a teacher during the school year and full-timer during the summer, fantastic supplemental income and i love being outside. By the end of the school year i am refreshed to powerwash and stain, by the end of September i am ready to go back teaching, great balance. Peterson Deck...

stripping I use stripp-xl, what would you recommed, i also use ABRP's version of stripping, i will get 90% of the stain off but there is always some left and i believe cabot can cover more imperfections.