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New or Gray looking Decks/Wood When cleaning Wood or Decks, use a cleaning product similar to PowerSolve Wood Deck Cleaner or the Defy Wood Deck Cleaner. This will open the pores and remove any graying and or dirt. This is important even for new wood. New wood has a mill glaze that should be removed prior to any stain application. For removal of old coatings see Wood and Deck Stripping. |
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Brightening Decks/Wood after Cleaning When brightening Wood or Decks, use a brightening product similar to PowerSolve Wood Deck Brightener or the Defy Deck Brightener. This is extremely important after cleaning or stripping the wood. Not only will this "brighten" the wood, it will also neutralize the cleaner or stripper, ensuring that your deck stain will perform properly. |
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Previously Stained Deck/Wood When removing a failed transparent wood or deck coating it is needed to use a Deck Stripper similar to PowerSolve Wood Deck Stripper or the Defy Wood Deck Stripper. This will soften the old coating allowing easier removal. |
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Procedures on Staining a 500 foot Deck in 2 Hours!
How to properly and efficiently stain a 500 foot deck in under 2 hours! It is best to apply a transparent wood or deck stain with a stain pad or by low pressure spraying followed by a stain pad to ensure an even application. This is an example as to how you could stain a 500 square foot deck with railings in 2 hours. |