My deck needs washing and staining. I am going to use my father-in-law's power washer. What are the steps involved? I am assuming that I power wash it, wait for it to completely dry, then stain it? Are the other steps involved? Also, for staining, how do you get into the hard to reach cracks and creveses? I have heard of some people using a floppy mop, has anyone ever tried this technique? All info regarding this process is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
2007-04-11 04:33:15 · 4 answers · asked by David W 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Go to your Lowes or HD, and in the same isle as the water sealant for your deck, is a deck cleaning solution. It is easist to apply by a garden sprayer, let it soak/work for 15-20 min, this solution is breaking down the old stain, which will wash off with the power washer, but dont get the nozzle to close or you will forever be getting slivers fom the deck.
Allow the deck to dry for 24 hours at which time you can re-stain the deck, wait another 24 hours, and you should also put a water sealant on , the easiest way that I have found to apply Stains and Sealants is by using a garden sprayer, just make sure you cover anything you dont want stained, but it will cut the time required down to nothing compared to using a brush.
2007-04-11 07:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Beau H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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My deck needs washing and staining. I am going to use my father-in-law's power washer. What are the steps involved? I am assuming that I power wash it, wait for it to completely dry, then stain it? Are the other steps involved? Also, for staining, how do you get into the hard to reach...
2015-08-24 05:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get all the mildew, dirt and other garbage off the deck just by sanding it, then you don't have to power wash it. However, it's pretty hard to do that , and power washing just insures that 99% of the job will be clean. Personally, I would defenitely wash it first. Why go through all that work and cheat on it! Do it right the first time. good luck
2016-03-18 01:58:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power wash and stain after drying is pretty much it. Watch your power setting....too much can cause damage. When staining, I prefer several brush sizes for cracks, crevices and banisters. But then I also use them for the entire deck. I just like the coverage better than with a roller.
2007-04-11 06:49:52 · answer #4 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well there is not a whole lot to it. you want to make sure that you evenly remove all of the old stain off as well as make sure you don't hold the pressure gun in one area too long or you will damage the wood. you will want to have a nice easy gliding motion. but it doesn't take but a minute or so to get the hang of it. mops may work.... never used one. i have always used a paint brush or a sprayer. for the sprayer try using something like a pest control sprayer you can purchase down at the local wal mart. they are hand pumped... easy to use. this method saves alot of time.
2007-04-11 04:49:38 · answer #5 · answered by vizionthis 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pressor wash it and let it dry then stain it you can get a small paint brush to get in hard to reach places or a sponge of any kind like a spong mop or something like that
2007-04-11 04:39:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋