Stripping

[Ashy]

Hey everybody. Long time lurker. When I strip a deck that has a failing, but tough previous stain on it I will not always get every reminent of the old stain off. Especially if a certain area is under an awning or protected by the house.

My question is do you guys usually go back and re-strip these tough patches or do you go ahead with the sealing?

Thanks! Also, want to introduce myself to A+, Tony C., I am in Fenton. I would love to tag along on a job, especially a house house.

Ashton
Powerwash That!

 

[jnoden]

If you did a decent job stripping the first time around and there are only a couple areas that have stain remaining, I would just sand these areas with coures grit belt sander. If you decide that there is too much sanding involved, I would mix the stripper at its max and restrip. Allow the stripper to dwell longer but dont let it dry.

 

[PressurePros]

Positively follow Tony around if you can. I am guessing you are not using a commercial grade srtipper? I may be off base..what do you use for strip jobs?

 

[Deck Works]

The best stripper I have found is the Timberstrip available at deckguide.com

 

[Ashy]

I think you are right about the stripper. I actually buy it through a chemical supply company and it is their own made up brew. I like the price, but I do believe I need a stronger stripper. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Deck Works]

I started using the Timberstrip last year and think its the best product I've ever used for stripping.

I wish I had it 5 years ago when I was doing 50+ decks a season. Im now a father and have a really demanding full time job so I've cut back the amount of jobs Im doing. Its really a fantastic product.

 

[jandjsales]

cypress house siding

I have done alot of wood before, usualy decks and fences. i've got to quote on doing a house with cypress siding, it has stain on it. they want the stain stripped and the wood restored. i've been in the business for over ten years, but in my part of the country wood sided houses are rare. on decks and fences i have used ox acid, bleach and sodium hydroxide all of them worked well and i haven't had any problems with any of them. anybody willing to give me some advice on doing this job.

thanks, jeff

 

[Waler Shepher]

Question , the best was to strip off latex paint off a deck power wash or stripper [hello]

 

[PressurePros]

Question , the best was to strip off latex paint off a deck power wash or stripper [hello]

Professional strippers that are non caustic and cost $45 per gallon are your best bet. You will rarely get all latex paint off of a deck unless you a) know what you are doing b) buy the above mentioned stripper which can run about $500 for the average sized porch or deck c) are prepared to do a ton of sanding after stripping as well as spend hours cleaning up the mess. Your best bet is to oil prime and recover with a soid stain.

 

[Sergei]

Sometimes the customer doesn't want to use strippers. In those cases I've used stainsolver.com which is an oxybleach. It removes about 90% of the old stain and is said to be safe for plants and such.

Are there any other safe for vegetation alternatives?