Deck Brighteners

Apply A Wood Deck Brightener Video How to apply a wood brightener to a deck using Restore-A-Deck Wood Brightener after using a Deck Stain Stripper. This is Step 2 in the Restore-A-Deck Deck-In-A Day restoration process. DeckStainHelp.com is a help and review site with the goal of offering advice to homeowners with the difficult task of restoring their exterior wood. Over the past years, we have used many exterior wood stains, cleaners,  stain strippers, and wood brighteners. Our Help, Reviews, and Ratings are from our experience as contractors.

Why Use a Wood Deck Brightener? Deckstainhelp.com remains committed to being your number one reference for deck restoration professional tips and industry news for 2023. It is important that when done applying a wood brightener that your rinse the wood well with water to achieve maximum results. As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below. Exterior Wood Deck prep is key to the longevity and appearance of the deck stain brand that you choose. Prior to staining the surface needs a good cleaning and or stripping of previous coatings. A properly prepped surface will ensure proper adhesion and stain penetration into the wood grain. Cleaning or stripping a wood surface prior to staining will also enhance the…

Why Use a Deck Brightener 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 2023. See below for an article about Step 2 of the deck stain process, using a brightener, and why it is a key component to the deck stain project. Feel free to leave a comment below. Woodcare and maintenance are the keys to having a long-lasting deck. Every year or two a deck should be cleaned and stained to protect the wood from the harsh elements. UV rays and unwanted moisture can wreak havoc on a deck that is unprotected. The number one reason a deck stain fails is…

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…

Why Use a Wood Deck Brightener Deckstainhelp.com remains committed to being your number one reference for deck restoration professional tips and industry news. For a beautifully stained wood deck that remains beautiful throughout the season and beyond, we strongly recommend a high-quality wood deck brightener following a cleaner or stripper. As always, we appreciate your input, so feel free to leave a comment below. Wood deck maintenance is important to the lifespan of any deck. Proper cleaning and staining are necessary on a regular basis to protect the deck from a harsh environment. Prior to staining the surface needs a good cleaning. A clean surface will ensure proper adhesion and stain penetration. Cleaning a wood surface prior to staining will…

Defy Wood Brightener Review 2023 Defy Wood Brightener is an oxalic acid blend deck brightener and neutralizer. Designed to be used with either the Defy Wood Cleaner or the Defy Stain Stripper. Defy’s Wood Brightener is a concentrated liquid gallon that can make up to 5 gallons covering about 750 square feet. The purpose of this product is to “brighten” the wood’s appearance while canceling the caustic effects from wood cleaners and stain strippers. Helps to prep new decking by removing mill glaze. Defy Wood Brightener can also be used to remove rust spots from brick, concrete, and masonry. Note: This deck brightener can be used to neutralize any deck cleaner or deck stain stripper. Defy Wood Brightener Rating (1-10)…

Our Woodrich Brand 2lb Citralic Wood Brightener & Neutralizer covers up to 750 square feet of wood. Citralic is a specifically formulated blend of acids and surfactant that was designed to neutralize and brighten wood quickly, without the unwanted bleaching or damage to the wood. This step in a professional wood restoration achieves that like-new look of fresh-cut wood. Citralic Wood Brightener Scores (1-10) Wood Brightening/Lightening: 8 – We used the Citralic Wood Brightener on a fence that was cleaned first with its sister product, EFC-38. The Citralic brightener lightened the wood within 5-10 minutes of application. Cost Per Square Foot: 8 – The Citralic brightener was applied to 700 feet of fencing. One 2 pound container covered this entire…

Update for 2023: Wood Brightening – Deck Brightening We appreciate you visiting Deckstainhelp.com as we continue to be your go-to source for the latest in deck restoration news and trending topics through 2023. Below, we talk about Wood Brightening – Deck Brightening. Feel free to leave a comment below with any pictures you may have. The use of Deck Cleaners and Deck Stains Strippers when prepping wood for a coat of deck stain will cause the pH balance to increase. This is due to the mild caustics (bases) that the cleaners and strippers use, making the products more effective in the cleaning process. The side effect is that the pH is changed and will “darken” the natural wood color. The Deck…