Masking Non-Working Areas.

[Paul B. 523]

I bid on a project that entails stripping stain from a landing/steps that is adjacent and above wood that needs to be protected during the stripping, neutralizing and sealing process. My main concern was the stripping, rinsing and neutralizing process as I envision the fluids running down the surfaces out of control.

I have a basic plan on an approach, but I was interested too see what others may have in their repertoire of tricks that would allow me to improve my skills.

Thanks for any and all input!

Attached are 3 photos.

[Paul B. 523]

Because of the location of these steps, after 5 days of no rain, the moisture content of the wood was still above 18%.

It took us about 8 weeks from the time we started, till we were able to complete the job because it kept raining after 3-4 days of no rain. We ended up re-washing the steps and brightening again with Citralic. The Citralic was applied without rinsing.

It took 6 dry days for the wood to dry to 15% moisture content.

Here are a couple pics of the finished product.

[Paul B. 523]

Another view:

[Paul B. 523]

The customers were very happy with the results and were patient thru the ordeal. We are doing a deck in the rear of the house that's also challanging.

The last photo in the series:

[Mike Williamson 198]

Beautiful job, Paul!

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Bump. Good info!

Beth