Roger Oakley 14 Report post Posted August 8, 2006 Heres is the deck I have been talking to Shane and Rick about. Washed it today, leaving to dry over night and if dry enough will start sealing tomorrow, with Cabot's ATO (Natural) These are the before's, and it's an American style deck NO ridges !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Roger Oakley 14 Report post Posted August 8, 2006 And the washed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 PressurePros 248 Report post Posted August 8, 2006 I'm surprised Rick is letting you go with ATO. Your product choice must be limited. For what it's worth, your moisture content will not be low enough by tommorow to use the ATO. You may end up with extractive bleeding and your finish is going to turn black. I'd either get a moisture meter or wait more like three days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted August 8, 2006 and it's an American style deck NO ridges !!!! So...it's not a Ruffles deck?!?!?JK.. Glad to see some UK woody activity! Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Roger Oakley 14 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 I'm surprised Rick is letting you go with ATO. Your product choice must be limited. For what it's worth, your moisture content will not be low enough by tommorow to use the ATO. You may end up with extractive bleeding and your finish is going to turn black. I'd either get a moisture meter or wait more like three days. Ken, Product's choice over here are not as extensive as the States, plus this is the owners choice, it what it was finished in originally, We have had excessive tempretures over here lately in the high 80s-90s most days for about a month, but guess what it is now raining so today looks like it's cancelled. Will wait the three days if no more rain. Thanks Ken. :sunshine: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Roger Oakley 14 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Finished sealing deck today, here are some photos. Any comments greatly appreciated. Roger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RPetry 564 Report post Posted August 11, 2006 Alright Roger! You practically had to reinvent the wheel to obtain any products over the pond. Making your own strippers, cleaners, and brighteners is difficult and a testament to your tenacity and dedication. Congratulations, you may well be the premier wood restorer in the U.K.! I think your job looks great. Though not a fan of Aussie Oil, it is probably the best stain you can get over there. Please do not ask how to formulate stains! Seriously, with proper preparation of the wood surface, most oil based stains will do just fine. Keep at it. Now that you have the chemicals and a bit of experience, the sky is the limit! If you need references, refer them to the Grime Scene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 RogerG 14 Report post Posted August 12, 2006 Looks good Roger, keep up the good work. Roger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heres is the deck I have been talking to Shane and Rick about.
Washed it today, leaving to dry over night and if dry enough will start sealing tomorrow, with Cabot's ATO (Natural)
These are the before's, and it's an American style deck NO ridges !!!!
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