DECK REFINISHING AND STAINING.
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High quality stains, professional and experienced house deck painters
Protects your daily wear tear and from the weather. it will also help your deck clean and new.
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Natural Cedar Restoration (Deck, Siding, Fence)
Here’s a professional, step-by-step process to restore cedar and bring back its natural color while protecting the wood long-term.
1. Inspection & Prep
- Check for rot, loose boards, popped nails, splinters
- Replace damaged cedar before cleaning
- Protect plants, windows, and nearby surfaces
2. Cleaning (Key Step)
Goal: Remove dirt, mildew, old stain, and gray oxidation
Best method
- Use a cedar-safe wood cleaner or stripper (oxygenated or sodium percarbonate)
- Apply with pump sprayer
- Let dwell 10–15 minutes (don’t let it dry)
- Light pressure wash
- 500–800 PSI for siding
- 800–1,000 PSI for decks
- Always follow the wood grain
⚠️ Avoid high pressure — it will fuzz and scar cedar
3. Brightening (Restores Natural Color)
- Apply a wood brightener (oxalic acid)
- Neutralizes the cleaner
- Restores warm cedar tone
- Opens pores for better stain absorption
- Rinse thoroughly
4. Drying Time
- Let cedar dry 48–72 hours
- Moisture content should be below 15%
5. Sanding (If Needed)
- Light sanding for:
- Fuzzy wood
- Raised grain
- Heavy weathering
- Use 80–100 grit (don’t over-sand)
6. Natural Finish Protection
For a true natural look, use:
- Clear or Natural-tone penetrating oil
- Semi-transparent cedar oil
- UV inhibitors are a must
Application
- Brush or stain pad (best control)
- Back-brush for even penetration
- One coat usually enough (follow manufacturer)
7. Maintenance Schedule
- Clean yearly
- Re-oil every 12–24 months
- Avoid film-forming stains (they peel on cedar)
Best Products (Professional Grade)
- Cleaners: Restore-A-Deck, Armstrong-Clark, DEFY
- Brighteners: Oxalic acid-based
- Finishes: Penetrating oil, semi-transparent cedar tone
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