I know it sounds silly. But my landlord dropped off a can of stain w/water guard. Well I didn't read the can properly...After letting it dry over 24 hrs it was still "tacky". It comes off to the touch. After reading the can more thoroughly it says "not to be used on decks or wood lawn furniture" well TOO LATE. It does not say what to do if you do so...
Anybody have this happen to them? If so how did you remedy it while still saving the existing wood? I need to remove as much as I can. I don’t know if I want to strip it, I hear bleach can destroy wood. I am scared of mixing another chemical with it and causing a bad reaction and I don’t want to but a clear coat of water sealant on it yet because I am afraid this oil based evil product will keep it from curing correctly. Please spare me the “you should have read the can” I did not take note to the fine print…I made a mistake, and now I am trying to fix it. Anything would be appreciated! Thanks everyone
2007-10-01 06:36:35 · 6 answers · asked by ♡LiL♥Kitten♡ 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Maybe I forgot to mention. It is not going to totally dry...
2007-10-01 06:44:16 · update #1
I'm not sure why your stain said not to use on decks or furniture because I have used that type for several years now. Since it is oil based it will take longer to dry. If you want to make it dry faster then take a rag and wipe off all the excess. Do not try to wash it off. That won't work. With the water treatment water won't take it off and neither will stripper. Give it a couple weeks to dry and then if you don't like the color put another one one over it. The wood will turn darker but there isn't much you can do about that.. By the wood bleach will not hurt wood. It lightens the wood. I use it sometimes to take out burnt marks and water rings when I can't find the chemicals usually used. With the water treatment used it will be hard to change until after 1 year of curing. Hope this helps. I've had over 18 years experience.
2007-10-01 07:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by insane one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 01:45:26 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power spray it. You'll remove any "tacky" excess and what has already been absorbed in the wood should stay. After maybe a week of letting it cure, you should be able to go back and apply the correct stain in a similar color.
Good luck. It's not the end of the world....=^)
2007-10-01 06:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let it dry longer. If you like how it looks when its thoroughly dry, add clear sealer over the top. If you don't like the look, you can go to a darker stain made for decks if you want.
2007-10-01 08:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by John M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let it dry.
Or call the company that made it for advice. There is usually a toll free customer service phone on the label.
2007-10-01 06:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by Wolfithius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After it drys . Sand it down and you you can start fresh plus sanding it will help it absorb better when you do it right.
2007-10-01 07:03:15 · answer #6 · answered by Pizzaguy913 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋