Decking restain

hmm must admit the cabot at oil looks damn good but too expensive think ill use the sadolin treatment that looks fine thanks again to you all

 

Really? too much like hard work i use a kirby vacuum cleaner absolutely brilliant for getting in those awkward nooks and crannys

 

well ive had an email back from ronseal

"Thank you for your email.

As a goodwill gesture I can send you some more Ronseal decking cleaner and
decking stain, get back to me with the colour of stain used and your
telephone number.

When you get the decking cleaner put it on neat and scrub vigorously with a
stiff bristled brush this will rough up the wood fibres in order to take
the stain better and give more adherence, wash it off with a pressure
washer if you can, do not sand down decking as this will harden up the wood
fibres giving poor adherence.

Let me know if you accept my offer.

Kind regards"

I have replied asking if they would be kind enough to send oil and not stain.

 

An today i got this reply!

"Thank you for your email.

Yes I can send you some oil instead, let me know the colour you want along
with your telephone number.

Kind regards



Ronseal Technical Services"

 

Imo the use of a pressure washer will lead to rapid degrading of the finish as you are forcing moisture into the timber.

The same principle applys to pressure cleaning of buildings to remove algae/ lose paint prior to ree painting..... It is not recomended.

IMO, ronseals advice is flawed, the product is either suitable for the job or itisn't roughening wood fibres is imo a cop out

 

At least they're gonna send u some oil

 

Is there another method to remove the stain?

 

Will it brush off, a brass bristled brush or similar?

 

I doubt that very much,it will be difficult to get it off the spindles and rail and bannister