Beth n Rod

I know this thread is 5 years old but what stain did you use?  It turned out beautiful!

Well it is all done the nightmare it is over 

I just want to share these here! 
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Hello, had my house power washed this weekend. It needed it. Used a local power washing company who I've used several times before. This time, for no extra charge he stripped about 80% of the stain off my PT yellow pine deck. The stain was only 2 years old and looked great. When I asked him why he did it he said that he just helped it and it was coming off. I didn't wish to argue and that is not why I am posting. Background as to what products I used in Sep 2020 and have on hand now: RAD Deck Stain Stripper and power wash, followed by Citralic Brightener/Neutralizer. The stain is Armstrong-Clark Chestnut Semi-Transparent. Followed all directions and deck looked fantastic. So, what do I do now? Strip remaining stain off and start over? 

I was more referring to the perpendicular marks and the overall cleaning job. Does it look ready for a maintenance coat? 

Ipe deck just professionally washed. 3 year old Woodrich stain. Thoughts? 

I see this is an older post however I am experiencing the same problem. I used SuperDeck Stain & Sealer Remover. I called the store about this and was told when I use the "SuperDeck Revive" it would go away. Well no it does not and I tried a small area using SuperDeck Deck Wash, no difference. still chalky looking . One person noted it was due to being 4 months old my deck is a year old.
How did you cure this? 

Hi Guys, it has been awhile since I have been on this forum. I would like to get your suggestion on where i can buy a good quality Extension wand for tall buildings. During my 16-years in the business I have just hooked wands together to get the height I needed. I am cleaning a lot of tall banks now and will have to breakdown and get an extension wand to save my back. So any suggestions on what to get and where would be appreciated. Thanks Hugh Gibson (copgib)

With Facebook swallowing up everything in its path around the globe making so many platforms obsolete, it never became the beacon of professional information like these Industry Bulletin Boards did at the turn of the century up until about 6-7yrs ago. I had great memories on this particular bb here that came to mind today which is why I'm posting this now.
For this dinosaur these memories I call....the good old days.

We have them too let me know if you still are looking.

Need Help
Brand new commercial install of Ipe, roughly 1500 Sq. Ft.   9th floor exterior patio downtown Toronto Condo building.
Something was stored on it. In one spot (not in the picture) there is clearly the shadow of a metal shim. Not sure what exactly was stored or caused the stain in the picture. We tried washing it with F10  and F18 followed by F8. Tried sanding. NOTHING. Any pearls of wisdom ?

So, here's one for y'all.
My repeating customer, so yes, I did this deck before, has a vertigo issue.
She found the deck a bit slippery last time, Washed, sanded and Oiled, A/C Amber.
It basically like a wet deck. I want to make it as sticky as possible.
So, after I wash I'm only going to cup out any furries, not sand.
And thinking, Shark Grip in the oil for extra grip. Never used it in A/C oil before.
Has anyone?
Wondering if it will even stick in the oil, or will it just rub off once it dries.

Either way, I'm sure you will enjoy it.
As a contractor myself, there are things that I just don't have time for in my own back yard and have had to hire someone to help.
Using a pressure washer is not about the pressure. It is about the technique and method. We don't use High pressure on wood. The cleaners do the work and the pressure washer serves as the speed rinse tool to help facilitate faster and more effective cleaning. It is when one leaves out the cleaners that the pressure washer is left to it's intent to clean with. Pressure. It is not really clean either. It may remove most of the superficial dirt but there is remnants that remain or can regrow if not removed or properly addressed.

Rod & Beth
 

Make a good year of it!

Rod & Beth

Okay that makes sense. I planned on using a buffer tank regardless for either. maybe 65 or 100 gal I’m not sure yet depending on what I find locally, for the bypass system and to ensure I get proper GPM in case if the customer has low GPM from the spigot. In theory, where the siding overlaps, what if I were to just agitate with a brush and cleaner and use low PSI To rinse? To ensure no water seeps behind the siding? I don’t know if that makes sense i am just trying to make this work as efficiently as possible ya know? I’m sure there are precautionary steps to take to prevent that? Thank you for your time I really appreciate it 

Okay this is going to be an odd one. So, I’m relatively new to the pressure washing industry but have a decent entry level knowledge about most things pressure washing related. Until I started researching on the internet about pressure washing i honestly never realized how essential bleach (or SH whatever you prefer to say) is to a large percentage of pressure washing businesses. Here’s the catch, I’m actually allergic to bleach.. My parents found out when I was a kid because I started breaking out in hives and had other allergic reactions when in contact with bleach in anyway. Which is obviously unfortunate because I understand how much more timely efficient using bleach is versus just pressure from a pressure washer. I want to still continue my pressure washing business because i genuinely enjoy the work. I am just am going to have a take a different chemical approach that works for me. My question is, if I am relying more on the power washer rather than chemicals to wash a house should I still more concerned about GPM or PSI? I’ve heard many times GPM is king but isn’t that more for the rinsing and applying chemical aspect of it? Maybe not. But I’ve been stuck on this decision. I am looking at two machines. One is 4GPM 4000 psi, and the other is 5.5GPM 3000 psi. Which would be better for residential use only when using only the power washer and soap? I will be doing siding, decks, fences, driveways, sidewalks, but no roofs. Which do you guys think will get the job done faster in my situation? More PSI or more GPM? Thank you 

I have a cedar fence that was installed 1 year ago.  I wasn't able to get it stained last year.  It is on the borderline of starting to turn a little gray in parts.  I am talking to a fence staining contractor about staining it now.  He is suggesting that he use Sherwin Williams SuperDeck Revive to clean the gray off before applying the stain.  He told me he can do the cleaning during the same trip as the stain.  He says that it's not a problem to have the wood wet from hosing off the Revive when he puts on the stain.  The stain instructions say that the wood needs to be dry.  I realize that "time is money" and he wants to be price competitive.  My questions are these:
1.  Will his method give me a good and lasting result?
2.  The Revive product info says it needs to be neutralized with the Sherwin Williams Deck Wash but he will just be using water to wash it off.  Is that a problem?
3.  The neighbor behind me has stained his side of the fence.  Will the SuperDeck Revive product damage my neighbor's stain job?
Thanks for your help.

Yeah, My updated info. from the Gov't is that we will be able to start on the 19th.
This is one of those times when having Toronto right next door is a hindrance, The more rural areas could open but Toronto is so dense it  makes it more problematic.
dense def. 1) highly populated
                    2) thick headed
both apply.
OK kids.
Stay safe and have fun.
 

I hear ya.
We are beginning next week on the 11th. Given our season is finite and ends late november, I feel much of this year is going to be diminished and our biggest concern is people dropping off due to financial reasons.

Rod & Beth

I hear ya.
We are beginning next week on the 11th. Given our season is finite and ends late november, I feel much of this year is going to be diminished and our biggest concern is people dropping off due to financial reasons.

Rod & Beth

I slowed down quite a bit in March & April but starting to pick back up now ? Hopefully we all will get back close to normal but my expectations of that happening this year are low?

We're hoping the first week of May but we'll see.
In Maryland, this is a hub of major infrastructure and as a result have not reached that plateau.

Rod & Beth

Been on pause since late march.

Rod & Beth

yup.
Still stopped here.
Probably until mid may till uncle Doug lets us go back.
We got a real problem here with long term care, and its getting worse.
Stay the course.
Be well all.

So how is everyone's pressure washing business doing during this pandemic ?