PAINTING Q: How do I remove peeling finish from my deck? A: Step 1: Scrape. Scrape off as much of the old finish as you can with a paint scraper. This is also the time to reset any nails or screws that stick out from the wood surface. Step 2: Strip. Use a deck stain remover. Be sure to cover nearby siding, bushes, and grass around the deck. Spread a generous amount of stain remover over the boards. Move slowly covering 20 to 30 square feet at a time. Keep the wood wet until the finish is soft enough to be scrubbed off. Step 3: Scrub off old stain using a stiff brush and deck finish remover. Give the remover 15 to 30 minutes to soften the stain before you scrub. Rinse the residue and allow to dry. Step 4: Sand. Sand off tough spots or small areas with a coarse stripping pad on a grinder or drill. Use a stripping disc on areas that are heavily discolored or where the stain doesn't come off. Jerry Serbus Sales Specialist Step 5: Condition. Brush on a brightener/conditioner diluted in water. Scrub the decking and rinse thoroughly to restore the original wood color. Step 6: Stain. After the wood dries, restain. Use a quality, oil-based deck stain. Hirshfield's offers quality deck care products including: Hirshfield's Northern Naturals, Cabot, Arborcoat, Ready Seal, Storm System and Sikkens ProLuxe. These products provide varying degrees of UV protection as well as offers a wide selection of colors. Never use solid siding stain or paint on a deck. In this application, these will usually peel. There are, however, solid deck stains that will perform better. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the label or other product specific literature. Bonus Step: Call the Experts at Hirshfield's! HHirshfield's You Tube 2140 Bardwell Dr. NW, Bemidji 751-4418 OPEN MON.-FRI. 7AM-5PM SAT. 8AM-2PM PAINTING Q: How do I remove peeling finish from my deck? A: Step 1: Scrape. Scrape off as much of the old finish as you can with a paint scraper. This is also the time to reset any nails or screws that stick out from the wood surface. Step 2: Strip. Use a deck stain remover. Be sure to cover nearby siding, bushes, and grass around the deck. Spread a generous amount of stain remover over the boards. Move slowly covering 20 to 30 square feet at a time. Keep the wood wet until the finish is soft enough to be scrubbed off. Step 3: Scrub off old stain using a stiff brush and deck finish remover. Give the remover 15 to 30 minutes to soften the stain before you scrub. Rinse the residue and allow to dry. Step 4: Sand. Sand off tough spots or small areas with a coarse stripping pad on a grinder or drill. Use a stripping disc on areas that are heavily discolored or where the stain doesn't come off. Jerry Serbus Sales Specialist Step 5: Condition. Brush on a brightener/conditioner diluted in water. Scrub the decking and rinse thoroughly to restore the original wood color. Step 6: Stain. After the wood dries, restain. Use a quality, oil-based deck stain. Hirshfield's offers quality deck care products including: Hirshfield's Northern Naturals, Cabot, Arborcoat, Ready Seal, Storm System and Sikkens ProLuxe. These products provide varying degrees of UV protection as well as offers a wide selection of colors. Never use solid siding stain or paint on a deck. In this application, these will usually peel. There are, however, solid deck stains that will perform better. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the label or other product specific literature. Bonus Step: Call the Experts at Hirshfield's! HHirshfield's You Tube 2140 Bardwell Dr. NW, Bemidji 751-4418 OPEN MON.-FRI. 7AM-5PM SAT. 8AM-2PM