Beth n Rod

Russ nailed it. They need to inspect the wood for insects, they must have something in there that is emerging. The wood peckers hear the "dinner bell" and are simply enjoying the feast. Might consider replacing that board. Beth

Rich, Good luck with it :) Beth

Pssst! Hey Jeff, please add a signature when you get a minute... ;) Beth

Got it. Thanks. Will call him today. Beth

We serve Silver Spring. beth@seedirtrun.com Beth

We have not had a problem with that. WTW has worked fine for us on redwood. Beth

Go back over the deck you have already applied WTW to with mineral spirits to wipe it down. That should take care of it. You can also add 2 to 4 oz to the gallon of Japan drier (you can get it at a paint store) to add to your 5'er at the initial time of application and see if that helps your cure time. Beth

We use Wood Tux on redwood and get great results. Beth See Dirt Run! - Redwood deck after sealing - Powered by PhotoPost See Dirt Run! - Redwood stairs and rails after sealing - Powered by PhotoPost See Dirt Run! - Redwood deck sealed with Wood Tux Western Cedar - Powered by PhotoPost

Species and previously finished (even when stripped) will also play into the final look. Beth

Goof off works too. Beth

We have begun using an airless paint sprayer in order to limit the application rate and adjust the amount of product we are putting down by making additional passes as the wood will accept it. So far, the results have been very encouraging. Rod!~

What type of wood was it? Rod!~

We always rinse the acid off. Rinse, rinse, rinse.... Beth

Looks great! :) Beth

USPS - New Postal Pricing in 2007 Thought this might help someone. Beth

There will not be a magic bullet type of stripper that will work on all finishes. Different compositions require different active ingredients to react with them and so you will find that you may need 2-3 types to handle finishes ranging from wax to resin (alkyd, polymer and other synthetics) and acrylic to latex. We currently use the same as Celeste mention HD-80 but also use some additives we buy from Tom @ ACR Products that boost or extend the range of activity for most sealers. For the rest, we use Eacochems products to strip the tougher stuff. Rod!~

Thanks Mel! Beth

Try this link too. It was started not long ago. http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/chemicals-safety/6654-respirators.html Rod!~

Check your filter in the bottom of the float tank. Rod!~

It won't take the sealer very well due to the linseed oil hardening the wood. Go light. Rod!~

What a huge difference! :) Beth

Invest It! Rod!~

Thank you John Doherty! :) Beth

Beautiful work! :cheers: Beth

We're in MD, but if we tried to pay that wage no one would want to work. I can't see it ruffling any feathers, except for those who already violate labor laws, and boy have we heard some stories! Beth