What to do with a deck stained with oil based stain with latex stain over it, now it is peeling. What to do?

Question

I have a deck that I stained with oil based semi-transparent stain, then in error, restained it two years later with latex, same brand, color etc. It is now peeling. Yesterday I stripped with a brand name stripper, scraped the deck, some bubbled and came off nicely. I then washed it with bleach, soap and hot water. Allowed it to dry. Will it be safe to apply oil based semi-transparent stain today, same color, same brand and expect it to not peel?

Answer 1

Stains do not peel, paint does.
Assuming it is a wood deck, peeling is usually not a problem but mildewing, fading of old stains is.
Did you mistakenly paint it with oil based paint? then latex? Yes, latex will definitely not work. It might look ok for 2 years max.
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Remove the paint completely
Deck sealing is a three-part process. Remove any old stains or coatings, clean the wood, and seal it against weather damage. If the deck has never been sealed before you won’t have to strip it, but brand new wood has special pre-stain preparation needs.
SAFETY NOTE:
Wear rubber gloves, close-toed shoes, a long-sleeved shirt and pants when applying deck chemicals to minimize the chance of skin irritation. Also, wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from back spray. Follow all manufacturer's safety instructions.

If your deck has been sealed before, use the water test to see if it’s time to seal it again. Drizzle some water onto the boards. If the water beads, the wood is still sealed and protected. If the water is absorbed into the wood, it’s time for a treatment.

Answer 2

Well, for fixing the stain peeling problem. You avoid applying stain in direct sunlight or in the heat of the day. This one is really easy to understand. The hotter the surface of the wood, the more quickly the stain will dry. If it dries too quickly, then it simply won’t have time to penetrate into the wood, leaving it on the surface to form a film and, you guessed it, eventually peel. Apply the stain in the shade. Do your project in the morning or late in the day, but stay out of the hot sun or you are likely to end up with a peeling problem.

Answer 3

Call the MFG of the stain, I had to sand my deck to get rid of all the old stain b4 I could do anything to mine. What a job..
Look for a 1-800# on the stain. good luck

Answer 4

oil-base is never covered by latex --- it will peel , buckle,, and never stick .......... go ahead and use the oil-stain and that will cover just fine