Tom DeFrancesco

Lowes.... Empire is a rip off. Sorry i cannot do better.

I will try and ask him again, but he says he has no clue. The workers he has literally speak no english. They were there when I first went to look at it and I could not get it from them. I have both HD80 and F-18. I will try it. What do you think about dwell ?? 1-2 hrs or longer ???

I am trying to find a place to purchase 12% in a 55 gal drum. Would anyone have an idea of someone who would have it somewhat near me ????

I have already considered the great ideas you guys are offering, but my exact fear is what Shane says. Those slots scare the heck out of me also. For ME it is not a job I would want to take on yet. It seems like this will most likely be a very labor intensive but profitable job. If anyone is interested let me know and I will be more than happy to refer a known member from this board. The HO I think at this point wants this done in the worst way. He also told me he had and has non-english workers of Asian decent and cannot communicate with them to find out what it is they put on it. He is having the same guys re-paint, I mean re-stain it. Any takers ? Let me know

Thank you so much everybody. Paul, no I have no clue about IPE but I figured I had to start somewhere. This will definately not be the one to start with. I was not even sure it was paint to begin with. I was under the impression that IPE does not take stain very well. The one thing I did know, this was definately not the right way to treat this wood. He is also hell bent on only stripping it. He will have his guys apply the new stain he already bought. I believe it is TWP or TWU, so he says. He want's all the trim done also including those ridiculous looking slots he has in the front and side entry way.

Very impressive......Niiiiicccceee

See I learn something everytime. Thanks

Even more pics.

More pics

For the novice, what is WTW ?

That's all that matters then Tim. I am glad to hear it works for both you and John.

Ron, what is DI ?? And yes Matt, I will be there with bells on.

Ryan, the picture you are showing is exactly what happens when you are walking to fast. When you get those types of stripes that means you are not allowing the nozzles to get a full spray pattern in relation to your walking speed. This can happen on any type of surface that is being cleaned.

Great job Richard. Glad to hear it went well. Sorry for the late post.

That is great to hear Tim but 1K a month !?!?!? Are you actually getting jobs from those calls. The calls I get are all window shoppers. It is common up here. I am just glad to see it is working for someone.

Hey Matt, How have you been ??? I am glad you mentioned that. I was not aware of that being a law in NY.

That was good. lol. What is on the stone ? Mold ? Grime ?

It's good to have family willing to help you in a pinch............LOL

Pictures would be great Matt. Also thank you for recommending Tom Vogel. He is a genuine person and hooked me up with a good machine for a good price. John Tornabene also recommended him. Thanks Men.

Please !!!!!

What is TSP ????

Tim, you definately made the right choice. The YELLOW PAGES BLOW !!!!!! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. I got more calls and jobs from lettering my truck in 2 months than a year being in the yellow book.

Thanks Ken, I will call them tomorrow.

Man, I really could have used this advice a few days ago. Oh well.....another learning session.......I will be throwing out those useless brooms I bought to push water around.

After balancing on ladders for a few months trying to do housewashes I SWEAR by my x-jet. Besides, my helper is carrying the bucket.....lol