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Proper surface preparation is the key to any successful wood deck restoration project. Wood decks, fences and natural wood siding all require three basic steps for complete restoration and preservation. If you think you would be more comfortable having a qualified wood restoration professional take care of your wood please contact us. We can provide you with contact information for a professional in your area today.

Deck, Fence and Wood Siding Cleaner and Stripper

Step 1

The first step is to clean or strip the wood to remove any existing failed wood stain or sealer, dirt, mold and mildew. HD-80 and EFC-38 were both designed to assist you in this first step. Both products were designed for use on all exterior wood surfaces like: Decks, fences, wood siding and logs.

Product

Effectively Removes

Key Advantages

Additional Notes

EFC-38
Environmentally Friendly Cleaner/Stripper
Oil based finishes like:
TWP® Ready Seal® Wolmans F&P®

Will not strip fresh paint. Requires less masking. Very gentle on wood.

Safe for use around plants & animals. Effectively cleans most surfaces.

HD-80
Heavy-Duty Wood Stripper
Hard to strip finishes like:
CWF-UV® Behr Solids® Sikkens® Cabbot®

Strips virtually all finishes. Highly concentrated. Down stream injectable.

Can be diluted for easy to remove finishes. Works great on concrete cleaning.

Deck, Fence and Wood Siding Brightener / Neutralizers

STEP2

The second step is to brighten and neutralize the wood prior to staining. Citralic Brightener/Neutralizer will brighten the wood to a like new condition and prepare it for finishing. This is the step that makes old decks, fences and wood siding look like new.

Product

Features

Key Advantages

Additional Notes

Oxalic Acid
Wood Bleach

Available in Bulk

Will remove natural oils and sugars for wood matching

Opens the wood requiring more stain.

Citralic
Brightener/Neutralizer

Perfect balance of citric and oxalic acids. Buffered for safety

Creates perfect pH for finishing. Will not harm the natural sugars and oils.

Does not "bleach" wood like straight oxalic acid. Results are a rich natural color.

Deck, Fence and Wood Siding Stain and Sealers

Step 3

The third and final step is finishing. Finishing the wood protects it from the damaging effects of weathering. The three main areas of defense are against moisture, mold/mildew and UV damage from the sun. Moisture, mold and mildew all lead to rot while UV exposure leads to graying or fading of the wood's surface. A good finish must actively protect against all three. We offer four unique products perfectly suited for decks, fences, wood siding and log cabins.

Product

Description

Coverage

Ideal Application

Woodrich Brand®
Timber Oil Stain

Penetrating oil based non/drying stain. High in pigment and biocide. Dives extremely well. Ideal for new construction.

Will not overlap or run.

100 – 200 SqFt/Gal

Replenishing old dry wood. Dipping operations and new construction

Woodrich Brand®
Hardwood Formula
Wiping Stain

Proprietary oil/resin blend. Extremely high pigment to binder ratio. Formulated for very dense wood. Long lasting results when penetration is limited.

250 – 400 SqFt/Gal

Exotic hardwoods like:
Ipe, Cambera, Larch, Purpleheart, Teak etc.
Wood-Tux WET
Advanced Formula
Stain & Seal

Proprietary oil/resin blend. Extremely high pigment to binder ratio. Can be applied to wet or dry wood. Excellent for wood sided homes and log cabins.

200 – 300 SqFt/Gal

Wood sided homes & Log cabins. Excellent long lasting deck finish.

Product Comparison

Product

Comments / Ease of Use (1 – beginner 5 – Expert)

Service Life*

Woodrich Brand®
Timber Oil Stain

Extremely easy to apply. Even first time users can expect perfect results. Absolutely will not overlap, run or leave drip marks. Great for homeowners and new contractors. Ease of Use (1)

2 – 3 years (H)

3 – 5 years (V)

Woodrich Brand®
Hardwood Formula
Wiping Stain

Goes on rich to soak into dense exotic woods. Wipe with a dry rag to reveal a beautiful furniture quality finish that will hold up to the rugged outdoors. Formulated to last on hardwoods. Ease of Use (3)

1 – 2 years (H)

3 – 5 years (V) ** Hardwoods

Wood-Tux WET
Advanced Formula
Stain & Seal

Stay on schedule and maximize your profitability. Stop losing money to rain days. Goes on damp or wet wood with beautiful lasting results. Available only to professional contractors. Ease of Use (3)

3 – 5 years (H)

6 – 9 years (V)

(H) Horizontal
(V) Vertical
*Service life is the time between maintenance applications.
**Hardwoods (Lasts nearly twice as long on cedar and other softwoods)