Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Adsos Letter

(19,459 posts)
13. You don't need to powerwash with the bleach
Sat Mar 30, 2013, 03:56 PM
Mar 2013

Power washing involves high pressure spray; simply apply the bleach/wood brightener with a hudson-type sprayer, let it sit for about 15-20 minutes (but don't let it dry) and then rinse with clean water. Some painters will scrub the bleach in a bit with a stiff broom, but I've found that it works just fine without that step.

...a beautiful silvergray fence that last me 15 years???


That is the way it is designed to work. Over time, the cycles should become longer as the tanin levels in the wood decrease. At some point the washing will primarily be dealing with mildew, etc., and the deteriorated surface fibers of the wood. If you want, you can switch to the weathering stain at any point in the cycle. It is a semi-transparent product, but the pigment in it provides greater UV protection.
Well the black streaks are part of the process Warpy Mar 2013 #1
But should I be treating it with something every year? nt Walk away Mar 2013 #2
I used the grey stain on a deck Warpy Mar 2013 #3
That seems like a plan...how long have you had your fence? Walk away Mar 2013 #4
Deck, not fence, and I lived with it for ten years. Warpy Mar 2013 #5
Stain it Wash. state Desk Jet Mar 2013 #7
we treated our deck with Stephanie Miller's sponsor "Cedarcide" then just hit it with a oil based NMDemDist2 Mar 2013 #6
Beautiful fence warrior1 Mar 2013 #8
If you want it to go with a natural silver-gray look, use bleaching stain. Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #9
Holy Cow! This is exactly what I have been looking for but didn't know existed. Walk away Mar 2013 #10
If it were me, I would go with straight bleaching oil. Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #11
OK, first I power wash it with the bleach and water then rinse it with water and then paint it... Walk away Mar 2013 #12
You don't need to powerwash with the bleach Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #13
Thanks...and thanks everybody. I'll post photos as I go along. nt Walk away Mar 2013 #14
After thinking about it a bit...I think you'll probably get longer wear out of each cycle Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #15
Lokks like you need to shim up the garage there on one side.... Hotler Apr 2013 #16
No, it's straight. The photo is tilted. Walk away Apr 2013 #17
Here are the photos of the finished project! Walk away Sep 2013 #18
That is really attractive. Worried senior Sep 2013 #19
Thanks...It is mostly lindseed oil with a little pigment and... Walk away Sep 2013 #20
Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»DIY & Home Improvement»This message was self-del...»Reply #13