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Spring Deck Prep Tips
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Wolman Wood Care
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www.Wolman.com |
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It’s finally spring!
Time to move out the patio furniture and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors. |
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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: |
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Clean the deck thoroughly to remove embedded dirt,
fungus stains and gray surface wood with a formulated deck cleaner like Wolmanâ Deck & 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 sealers.
Wolmanâ Deck & 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.
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 strip your deck’s finish. Products like Wolmanâ DeckStripâ Stain & 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, including products like
Wolmanâ RainCoatâ , also contain a
mildewcide that will 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.
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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, 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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This article submitted by:
Wolman Wood Care Products
173 Belmont Drive
Somerset, New Jersey 08875
(800) 556-7737 |
© Wolman Wood Care
Products, 2012 – All Rights Reserved |
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