How to Turn Lattice White Again Without Pressure Washing
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I need a little help.
I have a deck scheduled for the 18th of June which a portion of it is about 7 ft off of the footing. There is a big amount of lattice framing the bottom of the deck construction and lattice fastened on the outside of the rail and spindles.
Is there anything special that I need to exist aware of in the cleaning and sealing process of the lattice that would be any different than the rest of the deck?
Likewise, as for the cleaning procedure, I have observed many other contractors using a bleach and sodium hydroxide to clean the deck. Does anyone have a special mix that will really deep make clean this wood. Also continue in heed that at that place are a large amount of plants around the deck.
Information technology was sealed with Thompson Water Seal about three years ago. I looked at the deck and noticed that severely atmospheric condition blackness and green with what appears to exist heavy mold and mildew. The owner says she wants the deck just cleaned and sealed.
Could someone tell me what a existent good simply inexpensive cocky cleaning procedure that has astonishing out come up to it.
The last deck I cleaned I used an olympic deck wash and I don't heed telling yous, the issue wasn't what I expected. I don't know if it was the type of forest or if information technology was the cleaning chemical itself, but after washing it twice, I still wasn't impressed.
Much Thanks in Advance
Richard R.
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Typically decks that have been sealed with thompsons in the past clean real easy. The product itself is garbage only it encourages the degraded surfce fibers to interruption complimentary. We usually clean a deck of the nature using a sodium percarbonate mix and so follow with an oxalic bath. Works every time. With the mildew problem it appears to have the sodium hydroxide volition help in removing and killing it off. Don't use sodium hydroxide unless you lot can follow it up with oxalic although. Nosotros obtain ours through a local chemical supplier at around a cadet a pound.
Adept Luck,
Greg - TimberSeal
- #7
Doesn't Garden grade lattice suck........
anyway oxalic is pretty rubber around plants. Many actually rheiv on it. We have NEVER ran into a trouble with vegetation and the oxalic. Getting it on yous however is a different story. Oxalic acrid robs your body of calcium and coverts it into a useless byproduct through a chemic reaction within your body (if its allowed to absorb into yous). Vesture gloves and a respirator when applying along with your typical gear. Information technology is a toxic product that tin can crusade oxaliosis (sp?) as well. Read your MSDS before using for all the information nearly using this production safely.
Greg
- #9
Hey Guys,
I really appreciate all the assist.
Looks similar Dwelling house Depo is going to exist my best bet.
I alive about xv to 20 miles abroad from Home Depo and don't get a gamble to proceed up with all the things they offer. We accept a large Lowes hither in our area and I don't mind telling you lot, I'm not impressed with their pick of products.
I approximate buying oxalic acid past itself is non such a expert idea huh?
Thanks Once more.
Richard R.
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Hi Richard,
For the Oxalic Acid for decks you can get it shipped to you lot in powder course and you mix it on the job. Call Sun Brite at 770-277-6363 and ask for Chris or Pete and tell them Dennis from Spray Masters sent ya! You can as well ask them nearly their fix to use deck cleaner chosen Rubber Wash. Just mix it with hot water, spray it on...wash off. Nosotros utilise it all the time and it really gets the gray/green stuff.
Be careful with the lattace. Too much pressure level volition wreck havic!!!
If I can help whatsoever further just let me know.
Dennis
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Mike,
When you say y'all mixed the powder with hot water and your sprayer got all clogged up how did you lot mix it. What I practise when I have to mix something I apply a mixer that attaches to my drill. The Company from Georgia sells it. This mixer has been a Godsend. The mixer I have tin mix 5 gallon buckets. The visitor sells mixer attachment that can go on a drill and mix up to 55gal. drums. The one I have I paid most $15. I use information technology to mix stains chemicals etc.
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Mike,
We have used the "Safety Wash" on nearly every deck we have done. That stuff really works.
What nosotros do is ask the homeowner if we can go some hot water out of their sink. I bring in a ii gallon bucket and mix TWICE the strength information technology calls for. I practise this because I employ the chem with the X-jet getting 2 to 1. Works peachy and the 2 gallon mix is the perfect size to work with before the boards go too dry out and I get tired!
Hither is our method:
I mix the chem in the hot water and stir gently. Does not need much to mix if you use hot water.
I and then hook upwardly the X-Jet and spray the deck down with water. I and then drib in the terminate and spray on the chems with it.
I then run over the deck with a strong castor quickly and lightly.
This allows for the 5 minutes gear up time and really gets the chems working.
I so hook upwardly the wand and practise i lath at a time with a forty caste tip.
That stuff actually lifts up the light-green and black on a board.
Look most 48 hours of proficient dry out weather and so stain with Ready Seal.
We just did a deck that was neglected for 14 years. Was in terrible shape. The mildrew and dirt made it expect like it was painted with a green/black paint!!!
Came up cute. Some fuzzies(not much) but what can you expect with information technology going that long untouched.
Hope this helps!
Dennis
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