By Chris Spewock
It’s
finally spring! Time to move out the patio furniture and get ready to
enjoy the great outdoors. But, before you do, make sure you clean,
restore and protect your deck so you can get the most out of it during
the spring and summer months ahead. Here are some deck prep tips from
the experts at Wolman Wood Care Products:
Clean the deck thoroughly to remove embedded dirt, fungus stains and
gray Deck surface wood with a formulated deck cleaner like Wolman &
Fence Brightener. The weathered gray wood left behind from last year’s
sun exposure, black or green stains from mildew, moss and algae, or
brown-black tannin bleed common on new Cedar can ruin the look of your
deck. Even newly built decks can require cleaning to remove invisible
surface barriers like mill glaze on new Cedar or excess wax on
pressure-treated wood. These invisible barriers can prevent the adhesion
of protective coatings, including colored stains and clear Deck sealers.
Wolman & Fence Brightener, removes surface barriers, gray wood surfaces
and even the toughest of stains and restores the wood to its natural
beauty without bleaching or yellowing, like chlorine bleach can.
More Deck Prep Tips
Strip any deteriorating or unwanted finish. If the colored stain on your
deck has seen better days – or if you want a different look – now is the
time to Stain DeckStrip your deck’s finish. Products like Wolman &
Finish Remover remove both oil and latex solid or semi-transparent
stains and clear finishes and prepares the wood for the reapplication of
protective finishes and stains. Deckstrip works fast, and can strip
years of multiple coatings buildup in 15 minutes.
Once the wood is restored and your deck is rid of any surface barriers
or unwanted finishes, it should be sealed with a protective water
repellent finish. You may want to apply a semi-transparent stain to
enhance your deck’s appeal, or a transparent finish to let the natural
wood color and texture show through. But, even if you are undecided on
whether or not to stain – or on the deck color – it’s important, at
minimum, to protect it with a clear water repellent. Water repellents
stop spring showers from penetrating the wood surface, which can cause
swelling, shrinking, warping and cracking. Many water repellents, also
contain a mildewcide that will RainCoat including products like Wolman
impede the growth of mildew on your deck during the warm months ahead.
Look for products like Wolman RainCoat, that offer a guarantee on
water-repellent longevity, as they will provide longer lasting
protection so you won’t have to apply a new coat every year.
Preparing your deck for spring will protect your investment in it and
enhance the enjoyment of your outdoor living space.
For more information on Wolman wood cleaners, strippers
and water repellent finishes, or deck prep tips call the company’s
technical service department at (800) 556-7737. Or, visit the Wolman web
site at www.wolman.com for more
helpful deck care tips.
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