Beth n Rod

.....waiting.... Beth

Booyaa!!!! Should be fun. I'll tune in for a while! Beth

Try the Easy Off first. Yes that is the TSP I mean. Try a paint store... Concrete is a porous substrate. The oil will probably leave somewhat of a shadow. Also consider the posts that specifically mention odor removal as well as oil removal. You may need to work at this from multiple angles to eliminate it. Just remember that if you and Robin plan to put a floor down, it needs to be as clean as possible. Dwell time is your friend. take your time with this, do not rush, agitate the area as needed, it will not be a two minute or five minute job. The key to chemicals working for you, is time. Beth

Hi Mark, Welcome to posting on TGS! Glad you did! There is much the members could learn from you. Please go to your Settings and add your signature. And again, welcome! :sunshine: :dancing: Beth

THAT.....is one...FOUL...deck. Wash it or torch it. Beth

See? I knew James would have the solution. You 'da man Jimbo! Beth

Nice....sweet maintenance job. Some of Brian's sides have nothing to maintain and have pretty severe degradation. I'll stand by my stripping opinion. :groovy3: Beth

Here's my personal .02. You need a heavy duty degreaser, one with sodium hydroxide. NOTE: you are working in a basement that is likely not well ventilated. Get a mask and wear it. Be safe. You can try something over the counter like easy off oven cleaner. It is very caustic, and meant to cut heavy grease. Let it sit a while (keep Marbles the cat OUT of the room) and then after it soaks scrub it with a stiff bristled brush. Wear gloves. When you wipe it up, let the area dry thoroughly. Evaluate the stain, and then you might need to clean it lightly with a solution of water that has bleach and TSP in it. Are you going to cover the floor with carpet or VCT tile or wood laminate or anything? Is this going to be a functional rec-room or will it be unfinished for a long time? One thing you can look into: UGL - DRYLOK® Masonry - Masonry Waterproofer We used it on basement walls. Read the data sheet to see if you can use it on a floor. You can also put down a self leveling concrete floor, and that will get rid of the smell. This is great if you plan to lay tile in the basement. I am not sure if a self leveling concrete floor alone will work if it is going to get prolonged traffic, it may be intended as a subfloor. Also if you plan to use the existing concrete floor for traffic directly, then you might think about an acid wash after cleaning it, then coloring it. It's very much in style and inexpensive. ;) And later on you can floor over top of it. Beth p.s. I suggest the bleach and tsp because I image there is some level of mold or mildew on that floor that you should also deal with while you are at it, and cleaning the floor. Just get the whole thing clean and have a fresh slate....

Strip it. Have you done much cedar? It can be a real pain in the rear to get staining/bleeding out of. Sometimes even with stripping you need a second process to even it up. Jim Foley and John Tornabene both do lots of shingle/shake houses. Around here they are mainly clapboard or siding.... Beth

Glad to see the new members Paul! Thanks for sharing them. :) Beth

Bump! And...ANOTHER classic thread. Beth

Bump...coffee....read. Beth

Bump....good reading! Beth

Bump.... seems timely. Beth

Redwood is soft and very rich in tannin. The care required is similar to that of cedar. Beth

We have had flooding in our area, and watching the news last night and it was a little scary. Beth

You are most welcome Marc! Welcome to TGS! :groovy3: Beth

It's a new year and spring is here! We're excited about this season. Just hope it is not as wet as it was last year. It will be good to get working on wood again! Don't forget to spring forward tonight - if your area does that..... Beth

BUMP! This is a great thread, and a great time of year to discover or re-discover it. Beth

I have not seen a product that does work. Most people don't sweat it too much. Beth

http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/library/195-artillery-fungus-tough-fight.html We have a great article on here.....a must read. Beth

Had to bump this one....good reading. Beth

Who is using TWP these days? Beth

thanks for the link! Beth