Multiple strips

[Mike W 14]

This may be a dumb question, but I have to ask. I'm new to wood restoration and have had a couple of decks that needed to be stripped multiple times. Do all you seasoned pros neutralize between every strip or can you just reapply until the you achieve the desired result? I have been neutralizing every time and it is extremely time consuming. I also started to do test spots now to bid the job accordingly.

[Greg R 82]

No - brighten after your done stripping however many times. No need to neutralize until your finished.

[Jarrod 22]

ditto

[Mike W 14]

Thanks! I wasn't sure if applying multiple coats would damage the wood, then thought the constant changing of PH might cause even more harm in the long run.