Deck Help

[Doug T 19]

Would appreciate some help on a deck problem. Last night I tried a test of stripping the deck with F18. Mixed some up strong, splashed a small spot, let dwell 12-15 minutes and then rinsed off. Was not pleased with the results.

Went back tonight to see what it looked like dry and still not pleased. Customer had it stained 2 or 3 years ago and the first year started having problems with it coming up. They are trying to contact the prior contractor to see what was used but I have not heard back yet.

I took some pics tonight but have no idea on how to post. Bear with me while I try.

I have done a few decks (5-6) but all were PTP and I have no idea what wood this is, certainly does not look like PTP<

[Doug T 19]

OK, now that the pics posted...The first and last pics, where the "lighter" area is next to the black spot is where I splased the F18. Other pics are just general condition of the deck.

Any suggestion?

[Chappy 138]

That looks just like tha Behr Sylicone stain.

Prepare for lots of sanding.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Strip, neutralize, buff when dry, seal. Be prepared for some sanding, but I think it will be an easy strip. You have alot of UV graying already. It's should be easy. Let them know the grease spot will NOT come all the way out. Then need to get a grill mat.

Beth

[MMI Enterprises 289]

I'd plan a tougher stripper concentration and test on the most intact areas. (verticles with least sunlight and moisture)

[RPetry 564]

Doug,

From the close up pictures, the wood looks like PT, possibly spruce or fir. Do not like the wear pattern or color of the wood. Jon Chapman may be right that some type of silicone stain was used.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

If your first dwell time did not produce the results you are looking for...extend it. Most strip work will take any where between 15-45 minutes of dwell time with reapplications to keep the product wet and active.

Patience grasshopper; to see the sun rise, you must wait till the dawn.

Rod!~

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Also to get the true wood color after you strip, neutralize the area.

Beth