Can it be used over recently (4 yr old) alkyd stained redwood
2050956
I had originally used Baher stain that is like paint (awful never will use it ever again). I actually sanded down my deck before I used the restore.
2050957
Yes it can!! Your deck is not brand new so it should work just fine there are no stipulations on the kind of wood you can use it on
52527
I have used it on every wood. The problem with redwood is the high moisture content. If you can effectively dry (slowly) so as not to warp or distort the wood, the glue uses water to activate it, so some drying will occur curing the Weldwood glue. Redwood is soft so the cured joint will be much stronger than the wood. If you try to break the joined wood, the break would be in the wood away from the weld. Curing is necessary at high room temperature for 24 hours using compression wood clamps. Keep the unused glue during cure to assure it's fully hardened before Dr releasing clamps. Can be sanded, shaped and stained like wood. Good luck. I have used it on every wood. The problem with redwood is the high moisture content. If you can effectively dry (slowly) so as not to warp or distort the wood, the glue uses water to activate it, so some drying will occur curing the Weldwood glue. Redwood is soft so the cured joint will be much stronger than the wood. If you try to break the joined wood, the break would be in the wood away from the weld. Curing is necessary at high room temperature for 24 hours using compression wood clamps. Keep the unused glue during cure to assure it's fully hardened before Dr releasing clamps. Can be... » Read More I have used it on every wood. The problem with redwood is the high moisture content. If you can effectively dry (slowly) so as not to warp or distort the wood, the glue uses water to activate it, so some drying will occur curing the Weldwood glue. Redwood is soft so the cured joint will be much stronger than the wood. If you try to break the joined wood, the break would be in the wood away from the weld. Curing is necessary at high room temperature for 24 hours using compression wood clamps. Keep the unused glue during cure to assure it's fully hardened before Dr releasing clamps. Can be sanded, shaped and stained like wood. Good luck. « Show Less
1025427
You could use it outdoors, but it's mostly finished wood, so it wouldn't hold up to longterm use outside.
52528
I have used it on every wood. The problem with redwood is the high moisture content. If you can effectively dry (slowly) so as not to warp or distort the wood, the glue uses water to activate it, so some drying will occur curing the Weldwood glue. Redwood is soft so the cured joint will be much stronger than the wood. If you try to break the joined wood, the break would be in the wood away from the weld. Curing is necessary at high room temperature for 24 hours using compression wood clamps. Keep the unused glue during cure to assure it's fully hardened before Dr releasing clamps. Can be sanded, shaped and stained like wood. Good luck.
1363112
yes, I believe so! mine has been in great condition for at least 2 yeara now. if you ever use loose leaf that you worry isn't properly cleanin out of the holes, give a light scrub with a toothbrush.
1050689
You should put spar urethane on it. It is already stained and the wood will last, but the sun and rain exposed areas will take a beating. I've had mine about 2 years and the top pieces are a little worse for the wear. I only put a light coat of spar on it. Wish I had done more, especially at the top and where it contacts the ground. I did glue all the joints when putting it together. It made it far more solid and able to be picked up by two people and moved. Just my opinion anyway.
195543
The kit comes "raw" so it was stained by the buyer. As the redwood varies in color, I suggest using a stain of your choice instead of just using a clear coat of varnish.
299910
We've had ours outdoors in the woods for a year just as it came. Looks great. Cypress has a degree of longevity, but it would probably be sensible to put a stain on it anyway.
1253911
Yes, just make sure the wood is sanded smooth and you allow the wax to dry. I usually use 2 coats and it holds up for years. Have used on woods ranging from Red cedar to white oaks, all with fantastic results
1081248
A friend applied it to his wooden steps outside and that was a year ago. Seems OK for that.
563246
Yes, you definitely can. It is a matter of maintenance, I would stain it once a year...
2020552
I'm no botanist or versed in the arts of trees so I can't answer this.the deterioration of the wood is natural, and it may be oiled once in a while with special oils used to protect furniture (I think,,,) but, anyways, I don't think I'm having the same knife for longer than 5~6 years, so, it doesn't really matter right now, had mine for 6 months only, and its still shinny and sharp.
952409
I would try to contact the manufacturer. I have not used it on wood that has been treated for heat/water resistance. There may be chemicals in the two that do not mix well.
348668
I've had mine since last summer so I'm not sure how long it will last. I bought the cedar because I don't want the pretreated chemicals. They sell some that aren't cedar and are pretreated if that's what you want
1967103
i am using this very product for a cedar mailbox post. the product says the green stain will fade over time with weathering and then you can clear seal. this product also says it prevents mold,fungal, etc. growth in addition to rot prevention. so, i'm hoping the wood will last and look good for many years.
736960
I don't know how to answer this. I was treating the deteriorated ends of 36 year old cedar 2x4's so I treated over and over the same small areas. This was an alternative to replacing labor intensive 2x4's in a fence line. In the past I have treated cedar planks and 2x4's with consumption not an issue and wood stabilized for years.
374161
The easiest for me would be a log spud. I spudded over 100 white pine logs over 35' each for a log home by hand with couple of log spuds. It's more like knocking the bark off with the weight of the spud. That way, you don't degrade the log itself with a log wizard or something that would grind and degrade the log. My opinion.