Tronman 14 Report post Posted August 22, 2005 I saw a post at one time regarding the use of a chemical rather than just psi to strip a deck. It is just raw wood - Gray. What chem should I use? Is it downstreamed or applied with a pump up sprayer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 flimmy 14 Report post Posted August 22, 2005 Call Bob at Pressure Tek ( http://store.yahoo.com/yhst-6302467517443/index.html ) at 1-888-898-0908 He has some good chem's for what you want to do. You would use his F10 then F8 . I'll be doing a deck tomorrow just like what you are looking at. I'll try and remember to take my camera and post some pic's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted August 22, 2005 I swear by HD-80. Did this job today using it very diluted. Similar to what you describe. Ten dollars worth of chemicals. ta da! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 wesley 15 Report post Posted August 22, 2005 P.P., great job on the deck. The before and after pics are wonderful, how long was the dwell time on this one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 tropical wave 22 Report post Posted August 22, 2005 Bravo Ken, Bravo.......what are ya gonna seal it with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted August 22, 2005 Thanks Wesley, 3 oz per gallon. We coated the whole thing since it was in the shade then started washing.. dwell time was about 20-25 minutes. Thanks Mike, this was a baby. All season have been these ridiculously huge projects that all ended up taking longer than expected so this was a nice change. We arrived at 8 am stripped the deck, washed the house and driveway and were on our way home by 1:30. We are gonna seal it Friday morning with Sikkens SRD Natural Oak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted August 24, 2005 I don't understand the concept of using a stripper diluted which is harsher to wood than bleach at any rate ? please explain ? Ken I see this all the time I'm not picking you out... Are just more comfortable using a harsher chemical because you strip alot . Or you don't no how to use bleach ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted August 24, 2005 Probably a bit of both, James. I respect what you guys that use bleach do I just haven't had good results using it. I feel that the HD as diluted as I use it is probably on par with diluted bleach. I have used bleach on a few decks with a sound finish to just remove minor mold. I'm still a little skeptical of using it on untreated/exposed wood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted August 24, 2005 Ken, We get results like that with HD-80 as well. Looks great. Can't wait to see the after shots with the SRD. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I saw a post at one time regarding the use of a chemical rather than just psi to strip a deck. It is just raw wood - Gray. What chem should I use? Is it downstreamed or applied with a pump up sprayer?
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