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    Hey Rick,

     

    Appreciate your comment. I did all the preparation steps including percarb. There was no previous stain on this deck (otherwise I would have stripped it.) I also mixed stain very thoroughly.

     

    I think Jason is on to something. Can anyone recommend a good stain that doesn't have predominantly transoxide pigments? I get my stain at the sealer store.

     

    Trevor    

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    Would love to get your thoughts on staining old PT - it's the bane of my summers! 

     

    The biggest challenge I have is making old pt look good, and here in the North (Canada) I stain a lot of pt wood. This is the problem: The older the deck is, the darker the final finish is.

     

    This photo is  great example - I washed, brightened, even buffed this deck - and i'm not happy with end result. The deck looks inconsistent, and dark and dirty. On this particular deck I used AC amber, but I get a similar result with AC cedar semi transparent. 

     

    The only solution I have right now is to use a semi-solid, but most customers really desire a cedar semi-transparent finish.

     

    Trevor 

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    I was hoping someone could give me advice on purchasing a chem tank and sprayer. I’m looking for a 25 gallon chemical sprayer to reduce the amount of time it takes me to mix chemicals on site. I typically work with sodium hydroxide (stripper) and brightener. I found a duel 25 gallon tank with a single hose (It has a control valve for tank selection). This seems like a good option for me, but i’m wondering if sharing the same hose would be a problem with these two chemicals? Should each chemical tank get a separate hose?  

    Also, what length of hose is adequate for residential jobs? I need to make sure it can stretch far enough into most backyards.

     

    Any better suggestion in mind? please tell!

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    I have a repeat customer who wants me to clean the ceiling of his horse stall. The stall is a couple years old, but the ceiling is caked with black mold spots. The owners are concerned that it’s affecting the air quality for the horses. After I clean it, they want me to seal it to prevent further growth.

    I’m not brightening or using bleach because it will drip down the wood walls and cause bright drip marks. So I’m limited to Percarbonate.

    Two questions:

    1. How do I ensure dwell time on a ceiling?
    2. What is a good clear sealer to use for preventing mold? – It won’t be exposed to UV so pigment doesn't matter.

    Thanks in advance for the suggestions!

    Trevor

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    This season has been so frustrating because of the immense rain in my area. Just this past two weeks we’ve experienced multiple floodings here in Central Ontario.

    As I specialize in deck restoration, I haven’t been able to sand or stain decks with this constant moisture. It’s my second year in business, so I’m only privy to deck restoring, and haven’t tried anything else. I’m in a real pickle.

    I need to find additional work for these wet days. I was thinking of maybe down streaming vinyl houses, or roof cleaning. I have a cold water machine - 3500 PSI and 4gpm. 1-2 man crew. Not sure what route to take.

    What do you guys do in similar situations? Suggestions? Could I call someone up?

    Thanks as always!

    Trevor

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    Hey Seymore,

    If your doing an old fence with lots of dirt and grime on it, do you strip it instead of using precarb or bleach... even if there's no stain? The reason i'm asking is because i'm currently doing a fence that is in similar condition to the one you posted. I was using precarb, but there is still lots of soiled (darkened) spots on it, especially around the knots. If I put any more pressure on it, the wood will fur on me, and i'll have to spend a day dealing with that. Do you have any advice for me? Thanks.

    Trevor

  24. Posted · Edited by Trevor C.N · Report reply

    What brands of stains you are able to get up there?

    I saw your website nice before and after on the deck on your homepage!

    Hey Seymore,

    Thanks for your interest. That website is just a place holder for now - I have a new one on the way. Last year I used a product called Cutek, which I haven't heard anyone mention on TGS before. It's a very high penetrating stain developed in Australia. It works very well. However, in the interest of lowering my costs this summer, I have my eyes set on AC. I'm relatively close to the boarder, so Scott from the Sealer Store is hooking me up.

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