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    8 hours ago, dhou said:

    Thanks Rod - I will start the process over again and let you know how it goes.  

    For percarbonate I've used Oxy with surfactant and that seems to have worked well.  What dilution of citric acid do you typically recommend?  

    Do you have a specific recommendation for a stain pad?   Locally I have access to the Shur-Line pads but would be willing to get whatever you suggest would work best.  Thanks!

    The dilution depends on the product you use. Not all have the same concentration.
    We mix ours onsite since they come in powder form and tailor it to the conditions needed.

    Shur-Line pads  are fine. Don't care for the handles but for one deck you can't beat it.
    We use a product from Padco but you have to buy in bulk unless you can find a dealer
    locally to get one or two from.

    Rod

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    A/C needs to be applied to absorption and the excess removed.
    It is comprised of 2 oils. 1 drying oil and 1 moisturizing that doesn't dry.
    It takes anywhere from 24-36 hours for these 2 to balance out and set up.
    If over applied, there will be no ability for the drying oil to set up properly.

    Clean the deck again using a percarbonate cleaner and neutralize with oxalic/citric acid brightener.
    Apply with a stain pad and only allow the product to penetrate the wood and remove any excess.

    Rod

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    All products today are designed to fail. The thing to keep in mind is the maintenance aspect of each.
    Some will require stripping in order to keep it looking uniform. Others can be washed and recoated without
    stripping.
    Armstrong is one of those.
    DEFY. I have applied it to a couple of decks and neither homeowner liked it. Matter of fact, they stopped using me
    for a time and went with another contractor. They have both since returned but I contribute their dissatisfaction to DEFY.

    TWP is another in the line of oil based products that is easy to maintain as well. But remember, they will need to be cleaned
    and recoated every two years.

    Rod

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    Industry standards for deck cleaning involve a 2 step method. Cleaning/stripping with a sodium hydroxide based product and

    then neutralizing with oxalic acid or combination of oxalic and citric acid. This returns the wood to its normal pH and renders the

    cleaner/stripper inactive.

    Stains....that's a question for the environment of your deck.
    Tell me about what is around. Hot tub, trees, bushes up close. Is the deck ground level, <2' above ground or higher?
    Is it on the north, south, east or west side? Is there a pool nearby?
    Understanding the environment is the first step in deciding what will serve best.

    Next. How old is the deck? Does it have a lot of checking (longitudinal cracks)? Splintering/feathering?
    What was last installed on the deck for a coating or sealer/stain?

    Rod
     

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    Rob Rose,

    Look into having a pool filling company bring in a truck. Obviously that costs but at least you will have a flow to keep up.

    We use them when well supplied homes can't keep up. It's in the verbiage that the customer pays for it directly (keeps us
    out of the transaction).
    The tanker trucks are usually 3500-4000gallons
    Haven't had to use the tanker trailers yet. (thankfully)

     

    Rod

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    Bleach is going to help win this one out.
    I use a heavy duty degreaser/bleach combination to do the initial wash and for any remnant mildew stains
    we use a final bleach bath to finish it off and the thorough rinse.

    Surface cleaners will be a great benefit in completing the job if you aren't already using them.

    Rod

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    No Problem.
    We use a 5gal cubetainer to avoid spills when house washing.
    Personally, didn't care for the delay in DS'ing waiting for soap to fill/empty the line.
    Added to the time in my thinking but that's just me. Instant gratification eh?

    Keep in mind the hazards of a chem tank on a trailer and the hazmat issues/penalties if you
    are involved in an accident and have a spill. We all drive safely but there are those few who
    make driving on the road perilous at times as you may well know.

    Food for thought.

    Rod

     

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