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Used Sikkens Cetol SRD for deck that's 20 years old

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Stripping Sikkens product for new stain

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  •   I used Sikkens Cetol SRD 15-20 years ago in its or...
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  •   Use the RAD Stripper with both additives. If it do...
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  •   OK thank you! Looking forward to getting my deck ...
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Uneven stripping hardwood deck

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  •   I have a 7 year old cumaru deck that I have been c...
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  •   No issues.
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Solid Stain - 3rd / 4th time

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  •   I’ve owned this home for almost 5 years. The prev...
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Deck cleaning

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  •   @dealhaggler 1 and 2. It is fine to leave until ...
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  •   Okay thanks! One final question: should I at least...
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  •   No need. It will not rot over the Winter.
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Stripping Behr Semi-Transparent

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  •   Five years ago I stained my deck, starting with Be...
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  •   Thank you Deck Stain Help. Question answered! You...
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  •   Yes, the Behr is just a poor product. As contracto...
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Stain Stripping

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  •   Hi, I am looking to restain my pergola. It was st...
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Stain for recoat

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  •   Hello I have 3 rental properties with decks that...
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  •   You have to fully remove the previous coating when...
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  •   hello, you said "If not any of these products", wh...
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  •   RE: Stain for recoat
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Deck newbie confusion

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  •   Hi all, I'm a new homeowner in Oakland, CA. My ...
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  •   No need.
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  •   Thing is, we pulled up some railings off the balla...
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  •   Sealing will not prevent termite damage and redwoo...
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Cable Rail Redo

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  •   @administrator It is 316 stainless steel cable. ...
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Semi transparent waterproofing

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Using thickness planer to remove old finish?

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Stripping - How to remove Armstrong Clark Cedar semi-transparent stain.

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Grooves in Deck after Stripping

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  •   -Asheville, NC -Covered deck, shady and prone to ...
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  •   Yes, sand it all so the stain takes evenly. Clean ...
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    2 years ago

  •   Stripped wood of old stain with chemical and power...
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  •   You cannot buff them off once stained. You would h...
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New Decks & Stairs - Need guidance

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  •   Behr is horrible: Clean and brighten for prep an...
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    2 years ago

  •   Thanks for your response. What would you recommen...
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    2 years ago

  •   Use the RAD for prep products: Just do it all in...
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5 year old Cedar deck, stripping vs sanding

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  •   @administrator Thanks for the response. I'm abou...
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  •   Yes.
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How can I salvage this 25 year old deck?

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Remove solid stains from deck screws and between boards.

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First Deck Project. Need help on how to remove remaining stain.

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  •   Sorry for the delay. 60, then 80, then brighten.
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Stripping Off New Stain

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