how do i make dull redwood siding on a jacuzzi/ hot tub look good again?
HOW DO I MAKE THE WOOD AROUND MY JACUZZI LOOK LIKE NEW.OR AT LEAST BETTER. JUST LOOKS LIKE IT IS DULL NOW.
5 Responses
stretch
27 Jul 2010
iamcowboyeehaa
27 Jul 2010
Use a pressure washer with at least 4000psi to clean the redwood thouroughly. Alow it to dry for at least 48 hrs then stain it the color of choice and apply a sealer that is rated for outdoors per the manufacturers instructions. You can skip the stain step if you prefer the look of the unstained redwood.
bnt
27 Jul 2010
They make a chemical made especially for that. I don’t know what it is. But really the first guy, high pressure washing, is the way to go.
donley z
27 Jul 2010
simple just clean good,sand with a light sandpaper, if the wood has the color you like then just apply a coat or two of polyurethene,let dry and you have a new jacuzzi
soaker
20 Dec 2010
Stretch is incorrect:
A high pressure washer will indeed rejuvenate the wood. Just hit it with enough pressure and it will blast off the old looking wood.
I know, I have done this more than once with redwall lattice, siding, etc…
Sanding will give you a smoother finish but pressure washing is much faster.
Using a pressure washer on wood isn’t going to rejuvenate the appearance of the lumber. The wood has faded and aged due to exposure to the elements. The only true way to make it look good ad crisp is to sand it down slightly, Then apply a sealant that prevents wakter, moisutre, etc from entering the pores of the wood. don’t sand the wood and then wait several weeks to seal it. Apply the sealant as quickly as possible. This will protect the wood for several years to come….
Good luck