S Stevie Member Joined Aug 8, 2007 Messages 15 Reaction score 0 Aug 8, 2007 #1 What is the best way to remove stain from my deck? I am thinking about giving it a face lift! Just a sander?
What is the best way to remove stain from my deck? I am thinking about giving it a face lift! Just a sander?
Z zummitt Member Joined Sep 24, 2007 Messages 6 Reaction score 0 Sep 24, 2007 #2 My understanding, although I could be wrong, is that a stain as apposed to a varnish sinks into the wood and so can not be removed as it is in the wood not on the surface
My understanding, although I could be wrong, is that a stain as apposed to a varnish sinks into the wood and so can not be removed as it is in the wood not on the surface
deadmite Member Joined Sep 29, 2007 Messages 20 Reaction score 1 Sep 30, 2007 #3 I usually just do a thorough sanding and it usually takes care of it. Personally I would not manually do it, get like an automatic sander.
I usually just do a thorough sanding and it usually takes care of it. Personally I would not manually do it, get like an automatic sander.
imported_Griffin New Member Joined Apr 12, 2010 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Apr 13, 2010 #4 Give it a quick sand until you see the stain has gone, and then give it a coat. Should look as good as new.
Give it a quick sand until you see the stain has gone, and then give it a coat. Should look as good as new.
swood New Member Joined Apr 13, 2010 Messages 4 Reaction score 0 Apr 21, 2010 #5 I agree with deadmite. An automatic sander would make it a lot easier, and then just give it a coat when your done
I agree with deadmite. An automatic sander would make it a lot easier, and then just give it a coat when your done