Is it that Easy?

Pure-Pressure

Pure-Pressure

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Greetings everyone!

As I continue to research and learn the "tricks of the trade", in order to be a sucessful and professional PW, I have come to the Deck section of my learning.

My mind is numb with all of the different types of cleaners and brightners out there in the market. From what I have gatthered, the easiest, most cost effective way to clean a deck is with Sodium Percarbonate. You simply mix it with water, spray it on, keep it moist and rinse it off after about 20 minutes. You then follow by applying citrus acid to brighten the wood after rinsing off the cleaner. You then rinse off the citrus acid, wait a few days and return to apply the sealer. Is it really that easy? Or do I need to purchase these special Deck Restore combo products on the market. Keep in mind I dont mind spending the money to provide quality result to the customer, but why wast the money if I don't have to.

Second question is, what percentage of Sodium Percarbonate and water should be used, and the same for the citrus acid. To start, I will be applying with a pump sprayer.

I am looking to do a deck that is only one year old and in really good shape other that a little greying.

Any input would be appreciated.

Here are photos of the deck.......
 

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Hey Mike, I'm sure that you have found in your research also that you don't want to use a lot of pressure. From everything I've read about 800 psi max. I know a lot of people use bleach in with their cleaner to do the brightening all at the same time....I'm not a wood guy, you'll probably want to ask Everette...he's the pro on here. Also, Shane on TGS does some awesome work, check him out too...

Seeing pics like that make me miss KY....absolutely gorgeous..
 
Pure-Pressure said:
Greetings everyone!
Second question is, what percentage of Sodium Percarbonate and water should be used, and the same for the citrus acid. To start, I will be applying with a pump sprayer.

I am looking to do a deck that is only one year old and in really good shape other that a little greying.

Any input would be appreciated.

Here are photos of the deck.......
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That deck is still in great shape and will be easy to clean.You can go to www.restore-a-deck.com Ken Fenner sells a great 2 step cleaning system to clean and restore the wood.The mixing directions will be listed with your restore a deck chems.

Look also on the site the Baker's Gray Away wood seal to seal and protect the wood with easy maintance every 2 yrs.

You can feel free to call me anytime i can give you tips on prepping to seal/stain the deck and railing.
 
Here is an example of some of my work in the past using the Gray Away stain that would be easy to apply.






 
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Mike,

Get with Ken at Restore-a-deck, This product will be perfect for you as a new cleaner. It will let you see first hand the difference that chems make.
Give me a call. I'd like to go with you on that deck job. I'll show you some little tips that can insure a great looking deck.
 
There is some one on another board who does not use chem, but hot water only. I cant think of his name but post over at tgs and does well with his steps. He brings up stain and cleans with only hot water and been doing this for at least 10 years.

I am bring this up to say that there is always more than one way to skin a cat!

I would never do this! Chems make life easier, on any job!

Matt
 
Foley is the name, I just remembered. No axel is not his first name, but it is his last name.

Matt
 
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