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Recommend paint stripper for decking paint?
powerful_Rogue
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Want to remove all the paint from our decking so we can move to staining instead.
Has anyone done this and can anyone recommend a decent paint stripper for the job?
However
using the pressure washer a lot of the paint remains. I've had a google
and seen to use paint stripper, leave to rest for 15 minutes and then
pressure wash.
Currently has Ronseal decking paint - slate on it
Has anyone done this and can anyone recommend a decent paint stripper for the job?
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Pressure washing paint stripper?
Make sure you are well kitted up with PPE.Play with the expectation of winning not the fear of failure. S.Clarke0 -
Are you sure the decking is in good enough condition to look good with a stain?Why do you not like the 'paint' finish - too even, too bland, too regular? Or just the wrong colour?How large is the decking area? Wire-brushing is always an option to remove the remaining stubborn bits, but can be soul-destroying - believe me...I completely recoated mil's decking a couple of years ago, and finished it with Ronseal Ultimate Decking paint in English Oak (funnily enough, I was drawn towards the Slate or Charcoal, but it had to fit in with the Leasehold bungalow). Yes, it's a plain, solid colour, but looks pretty good. Bottom line - how long do you spend staring at your decking? (I went through quite a thorough process - happy to give details if needed).Just how much 'paint' still needs removing - do you have a pic?0
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