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4 Myths About Deck Cleaning and Staining Myth #1: Cleaning and staining a deck is not something I can do myself.While it is true the restoration process can be labor intensive, what makes it more difficult is using the substandard products available at most home centers. Deck cleaning should be performed as a two step process. Read more about how professionals perform deck cleaning. Myth #2: Decks have to be stained every year to stay looking good. For most wood species this again boils down to performing the proper prep and using quality deck staining products. Certain types of wood will need to have yearly maintenance performed on them. These decks include hardwood varieties such as ipe (ironwood), garapa gold, massaranduba, mahogany, and purple heart among others. For these exotic woods we offer Woodrich Hardwood Wiping Stain premium formulation hardwood stain and seal. Myth #3: You need a pressure washer to properly clean and prep. While a pressure washer is a great tool to speed the cleaning of your wood project, Restore-A-Deck is designed to use with a simple deck brush and garden hose. If you own or have access to a power washer, read some pressure washing tips here. Myth #4: New construction does not need to be cleaned before staining. When a deck undergoes construction it is subjected to dirty feet as well as exposure to mold spores. In addition there is often a phenomenon known as mill glaze which will prevent deck stains from penetrating the wood. A two step cleaning process is as crucial to new construction as it is to older, graying decks. A Quick Word About RAD's 2 Step Deck Cleaner  For years commercially available deck maintenance products have contained little more than bleach and a little soap. Restoration contractors have known for awhile that bleach is not the best thing to put onto untreated wood. After being asked often by DIY enhtusiasts what are the best cleaners to perform a restoration or new construction prep, we decided to share the secrets of the professionals. We hope you will join the hundreds of satisfied customers that have given Restore-A-Deck™ and Woodrich Hardwood Wiping Stain rave reviews. Product Page |
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 The Results Speak For ThemselvesThis picture of half finished floor boards dramatizes the results you can achieve with a two step cleaning process. Read more about the terminology of deck stains versus sealer, how to apply products and how to choose sealing products for exterior wood in our Newsletter section. Sign up to receive updates on new products. We will never share your email adress nor load your inbox with useless articles. |
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| Best Deck Cleaners for Restoring Wood Before staining a wood deck it must first be cleaned properly to ensure lasting results. Wood and deck cleaners are designed to clean wood and prepare the surface prior to stain application. The purpose of a deck cleaner is to remove contaminants such as dirt, grime, graying, mold, mildew and algae. In some instances, a very faded old stain can be removed as well using a wood cleaner. There are m [ ... ] |
Deck Cleaning vs. Deck Stripping When to Use a Deck Stripper over a Cleaner The benefits of regular wood deck maintenance are well worth the time and cost. Regularly cleaning and protecting your deck with a wood stain or sealer is one of the best things you can do to guarantee years of use. The proper procedure for regular wood maintenance is to clean or prep the wood prior to applying a wood deck stain. The purpose of cleaning [ ... ] |
| Prepping For a Maintenance Coat of Deck Stain Regular maintenance is a necessity for exterior wood surfaces. Cleaning and ridding the surface of unwanted stains and contaminants such as dirt, mold, and mildew can help increase its longevity. A coat of water repellent sealer or deck stain can further help to enhance the beauty and increase the life of the wood. When a sealed deck begins to turn dark or collect mold and mildew it is a sure sig [ ... ] |
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