Paul B. 523 Report post Posted May 23, 2004 Any guesses as to what caused this effect? It's 2 coats of water based stain. 2nd coat is about 1 year old. We didn't do the work - we are going behind a contractor to fix it. My guess is it's poor quality prep work and adhesion problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 625 Report post Posted May 23, 2004 it rained right after it was put on ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Dale 16 Report post Posted May 23, 2004 I'm guessing too high a ph. No direct experience with it but from what I read ph. is the major thing in preparing for water based stains...too high a ph. causes milkiness in the finish..too acid and you can get separation of products and premature flaking and peeling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Aplus 525 Report post Posted May 24, 2004 Possibly rained on or sprinklers hit it before dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 reed 500 Report post Posted May 24, 2004 I concur with what was said above, also would add not enough product put on to get a uniform coverage/adherence. Reed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted May 24, 2004 I agree with Reed. Almost looks like it was sprayed on, but not padded or brushed behind it, and in this case it may have been necessary. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Cleveland Mobile 14 Report post Posted May 24, 2004 Is it possible the second coat was put directly over the first coat without washing it first? I've seen cuprinol cedar do that and have a pinkish tint when its applied that way. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Paul B. 523 Report post Posted May 25, 2004 The existing surface was cleaned before the top coat was sprayed on. Looking at other areas, I would agree that it was sprayed on unevenly and not back-brushed. Amazingly this was done twice with the same results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Any guesses as to what caused this effect?
It's 2 coats of water based stain. 2nd coat is about 1 year old.
We didn't do the work - we are going behind a contractor to fix it.
My guess is it's poor quality prep work and adhesion problem.
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