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How long to strip / sand a 300sqft deck? jeff37 05-09-2008
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Posted by jeff37 on May 9, 2008, 3:59 pm
I'm trying to make the DIY vs outsourcing decision on my deck. Due to
its current state, I know I have to completely strip the current oil
based product and start from scratch. I know the staining isn't a big
deal, but I'm trying to figure out how much time I'm talking about if
I prep it myself.

It has Flood CWF on it, which I've heard is tough to get off. I
tested a couple treatments of stripper on a small section, and it
didn't do the job. Of course, this was without using a powerwasher
and it wasn't a very thorough test. My hope is that two treatments
of stripper and low power pressure washing, followed by light sanding
will do the trick.

The deck is about 300sqft, has no lattice, and also has railing with
1" squared poles every 5" or so. The part that worries me the most
are these vertical rails. I think they will be tough to completely
strip, and sanding may be very time consuming.

Just hoping someone who has undertaken a similar task can comment on
the timeline.

Thanks!

Posted by ransley on May 9, 2008, 5:31 pm
> I'm trying to make the DIY vs outsourcing decision on my deck. =A0Due to
> its current state, I know I have to completely strip the current oil
> based product and start from scratch. =A0I know the staining isn't a big
> deal, but I'm trying to figure out how much time I'm talking about if
> I prep it myself.
>
> It has Flood CWF on it, which I've heard is tough to get off. =A0I
> tested a couple treatments of stripper on a small section, and it
> didn't do the job. =A0Of course, this was without using a powerwasher
> and it wasn't a very thorough test. =A0My =A0hope is that two treatments
> of stripper and low power pressure washing, followed by light sanding
> will do the trick.
>
> The deck is about 300sqft, has no lattice, and also has railing with
> 1" squared poles every 5" or so. =A0The part that worries me the most
> are these vertical rails. =A0I think they will be tough to completely
> strip, and sanding may be very time consuming.
>
> Just hoping someone who has undertaken a similar task can comment on
> the timeline.
>
> Thanks!

For the deck dont strip it just rent a floor sander and sand it, be
sure to countersink the nails deeply first, for railing you could just
go over it with solid color stain. A day to sand.

Posted by buffalobill on May 9, 2008, 9:39 pm
> I'm trying to make the DIY vs outsourcing decision on my deck. Due to
> its current state, I know I have to completely strip the current oil
> based product and start from scratch. I know the staining isn't a big
> deal, but I'm trying to figure out how much time I'm talking about if
> I prep it myself.
>
> It has Flood CWF on it, which I've heard is tough to get off. I
> tested a couple treatments of stripper on a small section, and it
> didn't do the job. Of course, this was without using a powerwasher
> and it wasn't a very thorough test. My hope is that two treatments
> of stripper and low power pressure washing, followed by light sanding
> will do the trick.
>
> The deck is about 300sqft, has no lattice, and also has railing with
> 1" squared poles every 5" or so. The part that worries me the most
> are these vertical rails. I think they will be tough to completely
> strip, and sanding may be very time consuming.
>
> Just hoping someone who has undertaken a similar task can comment on
> the timeline.
>
> Thanks!

from buffalo ny: subject ot your climate: i guarantee you will wish
you could just put down outdoor Astroturf. the pressure washing and
refinishing will never end, and is never as satisfying a look as when
the deck was new. mine is 10' x 25', from 1986, pressure treated. we
never used any oil containing products on it because we didn't want
the kids and dogs tracking it indoors. but i regret i ever used
transparent latex stain on it, it only lasts one year and after doing
that several years ago i've decided it is more fun to enjoy a deck
that's simply cleaned. your decision subject to your pet use/odor/
dirt/sun/rain/climate.

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