acegot 14 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) Here is a pic of a WTW, WHG color deck 2 years old, full sun. I'm going to redo in Armstrong toner custom color. Edited July 3, 2009 by acegot added text Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted July 3, 2009 (edited) For 2 years in full sun, it fared well. The more recent versions aren't doing this well, so I was curious to see the results. Since there is such a vast inconsistency in the formula being released to the end user, I would not recommend a wash and re-coat like in the past when we were very strong advocates of the product. I think your suggestion is a good one for your best interests but I would suggest making it a strip because it will not allow the Armstrong Clark to penetrate and set up leaving the product to sit on the surface and remain sticky. (been there done that) Thanks for posting the pic! Rod!~ Edited July 3, 2009 by Beth n Rod additional info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 acegot 14 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 (edited) I stripped it on Tues., sealed it yesterday. Cedar tone with a little cedar semi & some red tint added. Hopefully I'll get to sand it next time, the deck is only 4-5 yrs old, the homeowner p-washed herself after a year & carved it all up trying to get off 1yr old super-deck that was over applied & turned dark. The main deck isnt too bad, but the lower deck, not pictured is really tore up. Edited July 5, 2009 by acegot added pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Lyle, In your first picture above, that is a very interesting stain applicator. Do you have any further information or a link to a supplier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 acegot 14 Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Thats the Hurricane brush used with the Deckster sprayer. Good for those breezy, windy days. Deckster deck sprayer and accessories from Sun Brite Supply of Maryland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Yeah Rick, thought you knew about that one! It's been out for a number of years now. We used to have one... Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 Hey Rod, Yeah, heard of a Hurricane brush but never saw one. I assume you did not find it useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Hey Rod,Yeah, heard of a Hurricane brush but never saw one. I assume you did not find it useful. After we bough it, found it was not WTW friendly. WTW gummed it up. May work well with RS since it is non-drying. Broke on like the second use. They sent us a new part. Tried it again, then put it aside. Have heard things about other types of brushes, and we love our airless sprayers. Beth Edited July 6, 2009 by Beth n Rod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 It works very well once you dial in the pressure. The only thing I don't like about it is the size. Its too small for volume staining. Then again, it eliminates the time of dipping into a pan. You'd have to try it, Rick. I thought it did a great job of getting close to a structure without overspray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 It works very well once you dial in the pressure. The only thing I don't like about it is the size. Its too small for volume staining. Then again, it eliminates the time of dipping into a pan. You'd have to try it, Rick. I thought it did a great job of getting close to a structure without overspray. What were you putting down Ken? Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 looks like something Bob could fabricate using larger 10" truck wash brushes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 What were you putting down Ken?Beth The brush kicked the bucket last year after a year of service so I am gonna say Wood Tux and Baker's since those are what I was using at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 looks like something Bob could fabricate using larger 10" truck wash brushes 18" would be even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 acegot 14 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 (edited) Ive had mine for 3 or 4 years no problems, The only material I couldnt use it with was WTW, like Rod said it gummed up cause the stuff dried so fast. Works well with RS & AC. It has a 9" brush on it, I buy the replacement "Quickie" brushes at Home depot & drill for the fittings & nozzles myself. I thought about doing an 18", but would need to reinforce or make a new pole. It flexes what I would consider the limit now. Edited July 6, 2009 by acegot added text Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted July 6, 2009 I buy the replacement "Quickie" brushes at Home depot & drill for the fittings & nozzles myself. Must be nice to have that kind of time, I don't anymore, too busy trying to keep up with the weather. I like tinkering myself, kinda miss it. Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 My pole is what went. I found a piece of it in my garage a few weeks ago. We do floors with 18" truck brushes and with painters pans. Its very fast and gets down in the cracks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 acegot 14 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Ken, How do you store those 18's so they dont gum up overnight, I have a 5ver that i keep 1/2 full of sealer for my brush & pad storage, keeps them from drying up to reuse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 MMI Enterprises 289 Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Hi Lyle, ya got some pics and a parts list for the fittings that seem to work best for your diy version?. I'd like to try a brush system off a small air diaphragm system but the $200 for the actual system is abit absorbanent. I've noticed most any such systems of automatic application have to run as much due to their limited sales. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Checked on the only Wood Tux job we did last year. This is red mahogany stained in mid June of 2008. The color is the old WoodZotic mix. The deck could use a light cleaning, but the stain has held up very well. No mold or mildew problem, as others have reported. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 How would have ReadySeal have looked after one year in comparison? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 How would have ReadySeal have looked after one year in comparison? Daniel, The horizontal wood might have held its color just a little bit better than WTW, but it would be close. Stain color is close to Ready Seal medium red on mahogany. The one good thing about WTW is the look when you go to collect the check! Attached is a pic when finished last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Nice photo!! Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Ken, How do you store those 18's so they dont gum up overnight, I have a 5ver that i keep 1/2 full of sealer for my brush & pad storage, keeps them from drying up to reuse. Lyle, they get a wet down with spirits and sit in the pan. They last about 8 jobs before they get taken out of service. Once a month they get soaked in stripper, washed and laid on a wire rack to dry out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Checked on the only Wood Tux job we did last year. This is red mahogany stained in mid June of 2008. The color is the old WoodZotic mix.The deck could use a light cleaning, but the stain has held up very well. No mold or mildew problem, as others have reported. Nice uniform fade. Looks conducive to a maintenance clean and coat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Nice uniform fade. Looks conducive to a maintenance clean and coat. Ken, Probably next year. Still have about a 5'er of that mix in stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Nice photo!!Beth Beth, Look closer, I just noticed it. A bit of firring underneath the left handrail. Not that anyone would complain! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Here is a pic of a WTW, WHG color deck 2 years old, full sun. I'm going to redo in Armstrong toner custom color.
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