Deck Stain Turns Black from Tree Pollen We appreciate your input here at Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2024 See below for an article about Deck Stain Turns Black from Tree Pollen. Feel free to leave a comment or ask questions below. When Your Deck Stain Turns Black from Tree Pollen, what happened and how to fix it? You’ve followed all the steps to ensure your deck stain project has a beautiful finish. You properly prepped it, allowed for it to dry before staining (unless you used Restore-A-Deck), then stained it meticulously in a beautiful semi-transparent finish. However, you are left with black mildew spots…
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How To Fix Black Spots on Deck? We get this question about 50-100 times a year at DeckStainHelp.com. Well, actually consumers want to know what causes the black stains to form around their nails or at the bottom of the metal furniture on their deck. Most are not aware that metal, when it rusts, will turn black in wood. Nails Rusted on Deck Nails rusting on a deck is not common but can happen from time to time. We have found that this happens for a couple of reasons. Non-Galvanized Nails were not used during the building process. When a deck is installed you must use Galvanized Treated Nails and Screws or Stainless Steel Nails and Screws to prevent the…
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My Deck Stain Turned Black
Why Did my Deck Stain Turn Black? We appreciate it when people write in and ask for advice when something goes wrong during their deck staining projects. Today we talk about what causes your deck stain to turn black after a year or two and what to do to get rid of the problem. We appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your deck stain projects. Why Did Your Deck Stain Turn Black? Many things can happen to a deck stain when it is not applied or maintained properly. The biggest reason for a deck stain turning black is mildew. All wood surfaces need to be cleaned correctly prior to staining. The use…
Why Mold and Mildew is Attracted to Oil-Based Stains Mold or mildew growth is a common problem during deck staining when using an oil-based stain. Today we talk about what causes your deck to turn black during the staining process and how to prevent it. If you have encountered mold during your deck staining project, we want to hear from you. Feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your deck stain projects. Most any exterior surface subjected to the elements is prone to natural occurrences like mold growth. Oil-based stains are no different. Although they can provide years of protection to exterior wood surfaces, they can be prone to mold in some circumstances. There are however some…
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How To Remove the Ink Stamps from New Decking?
Remove Ink Stamps from New Decking? Those who are familiar with the deck staining process are aware of how important it is to properly prep your deck before staining for beautiful results. In this article, we discuss how to get rid of pesky ink stamps from new decking before prepping and staining your wood surfaces in 2024. We always appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your deck stain projects. Pressure-treated decking when new has a tendency to have very annoying ink stamps on the wood when processed at the mill. Lumber is stamped at the mill according to its grade. An American Lumber Standard Committee (ALSC) grade mark and an American Wood-Preservers’…
Preventing Mildew on a Deck Mold growth is a common problem that can arise during the deck staining process. Today we talk about what causes your deck to turn black from mold and how to prevent it. If you have encountered mold during your deck staining project, we want to hear from you. Feel free to leave a comment below with pictures of your deck stain projects. How to Prevent Mold on a Deck from Returning. One of the biggest enemies of a deck is mildew and mold. With moisture being ever so present outdoors, the mold is bound to find its way onto your deck. Typically, mold will begin to appear on the more shaded sides of a deck.…