How soon after application of Wet & Forget can I use water-based stain on my deck? Or can I stain my deck EVER agaom after using Wet & Forget?
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I used Wet and Forget on my concrete patio. I have not had experience on wood. Check with manufacturer.
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It depends on how much rain you get. You're in MD (I'm in VA) which effects how quickly W&F; works. Down here in VA Beach it takes about 2 maybe 3 months do get rid of the mold. I would say you could probably stain after that. We've used it on the 25 year old concrete walk & it looks like it was laid last week. We apply every Fall because after a year it's not working anymore.
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If you apply stain after putting on wet & forget it won't work at all.... Pressure wash your deck put down your stain and you won't need wet & forget .... You use wet & forget for mildew ... Once you stain you should not have the problem ... Hope this helps...
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You can drink water right after. I'd just avoid drinking anything else that might stain for a few hours.
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yes, we had a dark water stain which was removed with one application. we gave it a second application just to ensure we did not miss anything. the stain removal was almost instant with the first application. we highly recommend this product.
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I was able to easily scrape most of the Restore off my wooden deck with a putty knife. I then paid someone to power wash and hand sand to remove the rest. You may need something like a bristle brush for cement. I opted to replace it with Defy Extreme Wood Stain. I didn't feel comfortable trying Behr Deckover after the Restore experience. I don't have any recommendations for cement.
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I power wash my deck. It took of the all the old paints, stains. IF I hold it same spit too much it peels of the wood too. I think it does the job
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If you mean immediately after sealing, while it's still wet, then you only wipe it if there is some puddling. If you apply it and there is no puddling then just let it dry completely before walking on it.
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Actually, I just applied Preserva Wood, a semi-transparent, oil-based stain, using the sprayer, and it worked fine (mine was "Redwood" color, it it matters). Everything worked well, although I did spend a while cleaning the sprayer afterwards to make sure I got all the stain out, so that it would get gunky inside.
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not bad, really- depending on how bad the stain is, you can dilute the solution 3 parts AIP with 1 part water in a gallon sprayer then saturate the area and allow to dry. The manufacturer also offers full support- they are of great help, too.
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You could apply stain as soon this is dry to the touch, I'm guessing, but I wouldn't apply this product and then try to stain. This products turns the wood green to dark green, and no stain will look right if applied on top. I applied this product to some posts and then stained it, and you clearly can see where the CopperCoat ends close to the ground line.
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It might stain your clothes and bedding if you decide to go to bed or put on clothes before it dries. I usually wait, either in my swim suit or naked until I am totally dry, don't forget to wait the recommended three hours before showering after the application.
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The CopperCoat product is basically water-based with soap/water recommended for cleanup. The consistency is really thin and easily soaked up by the wood being treated. I used the same brush for a large deck project and only shook it out after each use.
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The Wet & Forget is a concentrate and I believe the Spray and Forget is the ready to use. You might want to check to see if that is accurate. Whatever, it is great stuff to kill mold and algae. It doesn't remove it, but it kills it in one day.
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I am too lazy to write it all out...lol Their website (link below) gives this information pretty clearly. Best of luckhttp://www.wetandforget.com/faq_wet_and_forget_outdoor.htmlMichael
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If the deck is concrete, get a concrete patch, added atop some sealer. About $10 for both. I have not tested my Durham's against water, but it dries very hard and has extremely tight particle compression meaning it does not appear to dissolve when water is applied after dring. It would sure be better than nothing.
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Mattie, I'm not sure if the label includes instructions for water based stain, but I have used water based stain (and over that, wax or polycrylic) several times with no problems. The easiest way I have found to do it is to get all your staining supplies ready, then to apply the conditioner with a saturated chip brush, let it sit for 2-3 minutes, wipe the excess off with a rag, let it dry for 3-5 minutes (to soak in, it won't be dry) and apply the stain. Let it sit according to the directions, reapply as desired, then allow to fully cure and seal however you'd like. For the record, I do highly recommend the conditioner, it really does make a difference in how nicely and evenly the stain applies. Good luck, how this helps!
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Yes, I just stripped my entire deck. I covered citriStrip with garbage bags while it was curing so it wouldn't dry out.
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My husband did use the paints to cover bare wood. It dries to a mat finish. We have not tested whether or not it will come off if it gets wet. My guess is that it will wash off, but likely leave the wood stained. I'm sure it would just wash right off finished/sealed wood.