Staining performed on 2 seperate visits - reached job site @ 4:30 PM and returned the following morning to complete. Deckster was broken during day 1 and reparied by day 2 so I was able to experience brushing and spaying
Temp Range = 50-59 F
WTW EXPERIENCE:
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PUMP-UP SPRAYER - Since the Deckster was broken during day 1 I intially tried spraying with a pump-up garden sprayer. Unable to achieve a consistent or workable spray pattern with the pump sprayer. I tried with 2 seperate sprayers & adjustable cone tip & fan tip but WTW always streamed & splattered rather than sprayed.
BRUSHING -
Brushing WTW was pretty cool - Kinda like playing with mustard. Based on an earlier testing experiment which resulted in over-application of WTW - My brushing technique was to apply the product as thin as possible but ensure complete coverage. One thing I did like and note about brushing WTW is that since it's fairly viscous (even diluted 2:1) it doesn't run down the brush, your hand, arm, etc when brushing the underside of the rails. This is a solid benefit on jobs requiring lot's of underside coverage (i.e. pergolas, arbors, etc).
HVLP SPRAYING -
My experience spraying was positive.
Took a while experimenting with the Deckster settings. What I found worked best were the following settings. I'd be interested in what others are using:
Back-brushing is required as directed. The product is fairly thick/dense/viscous which helps direct it where it's aimed reducing over-spray drift compared to my experience spraying other oils. Once I found the above sprayer settings I found the spray pattern consistent.
PRODUCT USAGE:
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~ 2 gals
CLEAN UP:
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Some areas were over-applied which is apparent by glossy spotting. Removed these by wiping excess using either a dry rag or rag w/ mineral spirits. This was not a difficult process or large time consumer. Cleaning tools was simple w/ quick immersion using mineral spirits.
However, I ran water through the Deckster to clean which clogged the in-line filter. WTW was easily washed away from the lawn.
RESULTS:
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See photos.
I was pleased.
Customer was pleased.
I don't care for the color after 24 hrs - appears a little pumpkinish to me. Hopefully the color will continue to change as the product cures
POSITIVES:
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* Great coverage
* Easy clean-up of overspray. Big advantage. A few drops landed on the masonite siding and were cleaned easily - better than other products I've tried. It appeared that WTW dries & penetrates simultaneously instead of doing an immediate deep dive like other oils, thereby allowing over-spray to be removed easier.
* Rich color
* Uniform appearance
* Can apply to damp/wet wood. Allows early AM application.
NEGATIVES:
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* Unable to use pump-sprayer
* Ulgy color (so far)
* Spot wiping required for over-saturated areas
* Tint system is big unknown that will require testing which requires an investment of time and product & I'd offer only limited color selection anyway. I've been through the "custom color" roller-coaster with a customer using Cabots & it resulted in a bunch of wasted time. Trying to recall a prev formula when a customer calls for maintenence is another deterent to the custom color feature.
FUTURE:
---------------------
I'll continue to experiment with WTW but will also continue to use other products. My neighbor may allow me to conduct an experiment on her deck which will provide a testing platform for long term side-by-side comparison of a couple of products. More on that test as it develops...
Disclaimer 1: Long read
Disclaimer 2: I'm a wood restoration zygote compared to many on this board. Constructive criticism welcomed.
COLOR:
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Warm Honey Gold
PRODUCT MIX:
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2:1 WTW:Water
MOISTURE CONTENT (RANGE):
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9% - 15%
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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Deck 16x12
Raised 24" above ground
DECK CONDITION PRE-RESTORATION:
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Pressure Treated Pine. Approx age = 9 yrs.
Sealed w/ Thompson's latex semi-trans approx 11 months prior - http://www.thompsonswaterseal.com/products/list.asp?show=home.products.wdStn.latex
PREPARATION:
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Stripped w/ HD80. Brightened w/ Citralic.
PROJECT NOTES:
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Staining performed on 2 seperate visits - reached job site @ 4:30 PM and returned the following morning to complete. Deckster was broken during day 1 and reparied by day 2 so I was able to experience brushing and spaying
Temp Range = 50-59 F
WTW EXPERIENCE:
---------------------
PUMP-UP SPRAYER - Since the Deckster was broken during day 1 I intially tried spraying with a pump-up garden sprayer. Unable to achieve a consistent or workable spray pattern with the pump sprayer. I tried with 2 seperate sprayers & adjustable cone tip & fan tip but WTW always streamed & splattered rather than sprayed.
BRUSHING -
Brushing WTW was pretty cool - Kinda like playing with mustard. Based on an earlier testing experiment which resulted in over-application of WTW - My brushing technique was to apply the product as thin as possible but ensure complete coverage. One thing I did like and note about brushing WTW is that since it's fairly viscous (even diluted 2:1) it doesn't run down the brush, your hand, arm, etc when brushing the underside of the rails. This is a solid benefit on jobs requiring lot's of underside coverage (i.e. pergolas, arbors, etc).
HVLP SPRAYING -
My experience spraying was positive.
Took a while experimenting with the Deckster settings. What I found worked best were the following settings. I'd be interested in what others are using:
175 PSI // Cone-tip w/ 4.5" spray pattern // vaiable gun-flow dialed @ approx 50%
Back-brushing is required as directed. The product is fairly thick/dense/viscous which helps direct it where it's aimed reducing over-spray drift compared to my experience spraying other oils. Once I found the above sprayer settings I found the spray pattern consistent.
PRODUCT USAGE:
---------------------
~ 2 gals
CLEAN UP:
---------------------
Some areas were over-applied which is apparent by glossy spotting. Removed these by wiping excess using either a dry rag or rag w/ mineral spirits. This was not a difficult process or large time consumer. Cleaning tools was simple w/ quick immersion using mineral spirits.
However, I ran water through the Deckster to clean which clogged the in-line filter. WTW was easily washed away from the lawn.
RESULTS:
---------------------
See photos.
I was pleased.
Customer was pleased.
I don't care for the color after 24 hrs - appears a little pumpkinish to me. Hopefully the color will continue to change as the product cures
POSITIVES:
---------------------
* Great coverage
* Easy clean-up of overspray. Big advantage. A few drops landed on the masonite siding and were cleaned easily - better than other products I've tried. It appeared that WTW dries & penetrates simultaneously instead of doing an immediate deep dive like other oils, thereby allowing over-spray to be removed easier.
* Rich color
* Uniform appearance
* Can apply to damp/wet wood. Allows early AM application.
NEGATIVES:
---------------------
* Unable to use pump-sprayer
* Ulgy color (so far)
* Spot wiping required for over-saturated areas
* Tint system is big unknown that will require testing which requires an investment of time and product & I'd offer only limited color selection anyway. I've been through the "custom color" roller-coaster with a customer using Cabots & it resulted in a bunch of wasted time. Trying to recall a prev formula when a customer calls for maintenence is another deterent to the custom color feature.
FUTURE:
---------------------
I'll continue to experiment with WTW but will also continue to use other products. My neighbor may allow me to conduct an experiment on her deck which will provide a testing platform for long term side-by-side comparison of a couple of products. More on that test as it develops...
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