New Forum for Homeowners

Brian Keating · 05-07-2008, 05:08 PM

If you are a homeowner and have a question and don't want to search the site for answers. Post it here and one of the professionals will answer it in a timely manner.

If you are a professional please continue to post questions in the forum that relates to your project.

bigchaz · 05-12-2008, 09:45 PM

Cool idea!

mhaffey · 04-28-2009, 10:57 AM

Hi,

I have a nice cedar deck that's on it's second year - but I'm frustrated with the finish, it keeps turning very dark, nearly black due the the sun. I researched finishes and it seems the Sikkens brand is highest rated. My question is, what do I need to do to prepare my deck for this new finish - I assume I have to remove the old finish (Penofil) and clean it, but what products do you recommend (and process)? Thanks in advance for your advice.

Brian Keating · 04-29-2009, 01:28 PM

There are may different products you could use to strip the old finish off the deck. I would recommend TimberPro products becuase they are great products and I manufacture and sell them. The are designed for contractors and come in quantities larger than you would need to do one deck. I would recommend finding a quality professional in your area to remove the existing finish and apply a quality oil finish that will be easy to maintain. If you are still interested in doing the work yourself, please search the forum for steps to take to restore your deck.

mhaffey · 04-30-2009, 12:52 PM

Thanks Brian for your reply. If I decide to have the pros do the work, do you have any recommendations for contractors in southeastern michigan?

Brian Keating · 05-05-2009, 07:15 AM

Sorry, I don't. Are there any pros from southeastern Michigan out there???

05-07-2008, 05:08 PM	#1
Brian Keating Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 989	New Forum for Homeowners If you are a homeowner and have a question and don't want to search the site for answers. Post it here and one of the professionals will answer it in a timely manner. If you are a professional please continue to post questions in the forum that relates to your project. __________________ Brian Keating Decks Etc, Inc.

05-12-2008, 09:45 PM	#2
bigchaz Wood Restoration/Staining Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 99	Cool idea! __________________ Charlie Soden Apex DeckSavers Deck Cleaning and Staining Apex, Cary, NC (919) 302-1523 Bringing New Life to Old Wood

04-28-2009, 10:57 AM	#3
mhaffey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	MikeH Hi, I have a nice cedar deck that's on it's second year - but I'm frustrated with the finish, it keeps turning very dark, nearly black due the the sun. I researched finishes and it seems the Sikkens brand is highest rated. My question is, what do I need to do to prepare my deck for this new finish - I assume I have to remove the old finish (Penofil) and clean it, but what products do you recommend (and process)? Thanks in advance for your advice.

04-29-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
Brian Keating Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 989	There are may different products you could use to strip the old finish off the deck. I would recommend TimberPro products becuase they are great products and I manufacture and sell them. The are designed for contractors and come in quantities larger than you would need to do one deck. I would recommend finding a quality professional in your area to remove the existing finish and apply a quality oil finish that will be easy to maintain. If you are still interested in doing the work yourself, please search the forum for steps to take to restore your deck. __________________ Brian Keating Decks Etc, Inc.

04-30-2009, 12:52 PM	#5
mhaffey Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	mhaffey Thanks Brian for your reply. If I decide to have the pros do the work, do you have any recommendations for contractors in southeastern michigan?

05-05-2009, 07:15 AM	#6
Brian Keating Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 989	Sorry, I don't. Are there any pros from southeastern Michigan out there??? __________________ Brian Keating Decks Etc, Inc.

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