Removing a dark solid color stain from multi-level decks?
Last spring we decided to go with a redwood colored solid color stain. The purpose of this was to eliminate the need to restain (semi-tranparent) every year. Well, we are now not pleased with this new look. Our home is a light beige and the dark color of the deck does not look as good as once thought.
Any suggestions as to how I can change the look? Will I need to stip the solid color stain off? Should I try and match the deck to the house color? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
3 Responses
laura j
14 Jul 2010
kaosktrl
14 Jul 2010
What ever you do do it in an inconspicuous place of the deck.
In all likely hood it will have to be sanded down to bare wood or mostly ( you might like it half sanded down )and restained.
kate d
14 Jul 2010
I dont think you can remove stain. It soaks into the wood so you would need to sand off quite a thick layer to remove it. Can you add another colour to soften the contrast? Say a muted blue on the handrails or the like and then get some blue plant tubs to place on the decks to tie it all in. Dont paint the whole thing beige, sorry, but how boring.
get a gallon of Decks Wash and pour into 5 gallon bucket and fill 3/4 full with water. add 1/2 cup bleach stirring the entire time to avoid chemical reaction foaming. roll out with 1" nap paint roller and let sit for about 15-20 min. rent a 3000 psi pressure washer (75.00 day) and wash against the grain with the widest spray nozzle choice (4" or so) they come on the rented sprayer with like 5 to choose from. against the grain is short ways across all the decking, not long ways following one piece. you will be back to bare in minutes. don’t hold sprayer too close because you will scar the wood, and watch your feet!!! where do you live?….i could use the work. email me if you need more help with the re-staining