Wood Defender Re-Stain Questions

[WindKnot 14]

I have a customer who has an 3 year old existing cedar pergola stained with Behr and now wants to stain with WD. I am familiar with WD just not when it comes to re-stains. Do I need strip the Behr or can I apply over the Behr? I am leaning to using a brightener to remove it but would like to hear some other thoughts on the subject.

Edited April 6, 2011 by WindKnot

[apsurfacesolutions 17]

You probably should use a stripper before the brightener. I would spend some time using the search function on strippers and brighteners all the answers are here. I have always learned more by doing the research and then asking questions.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

When in doubt and the label doesn't specify otherwise, strip it.

Compatibility is the reason why most manufacturers state that the wood must be clean, free of debris, dust/dirt, oils or any substance that will impede penetration and adhesion.

Rod!~

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

WindKnot....

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Beth