Deck railings in need of work.
#1
04-22-14, 08:21 AM
Deck railings in need of work.
I have a large dark with railings stained with semi-transparent (can says 100% acrylic formula) stain. The color is Bordeaux, a deep redish/purple. We would like to redo the railings white, and are thinking a solid stain. What do I need to do for prep work? Also, I am not opposed to painting if it will save me hours of stripping. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#2
04-22-14, 09:13 AM
Welcome to the forums!
Do you know what type of wood the railing is made of? Cedar and redwood have tannins that will bleed thru latex coatings [very noticeable with white, not so much with dark colors] What's the condition of the current stain?
If tannin bleed isn't an issue I'd probably apply 2 coats of solid latex stain. Wouldn't hurt to apply 2 coats to a test section to make sure it will cover ok.
Do you know what type of wood the railing is made of? Cedar and redwood have tannins that will bleed thru latex coatings [very noticeable with white, not so much with dark colors] What's the condition of the current stain?
If tannin bleed isn't an issue I'd probably apply 2 coats of solid latex stain. Wouldn't hurt to apply 2 coats to a test section to make sure it will cover ok.
#3
04-22-14, 11:41 AM
I am pretty sure the wood is pressure treated pine. I am probably going to replace all the top rails, anyway, because the original "installer" screwed through the top rails to connect the spindles...so now the rails are all splitting.
I will try your suggestion. I hope it works!! It would be sweet not to have to bother stripping!! Do you recommend any sanding or prep work before I apply the stain?
I will try your suggestion. I hope it works!! It would be sweet not to have to bother stripping!! Do you recommend any sanding or prep work before I apply the stain?
#4
04-22-14, 01:57 PM
It's always a good idea to clean the substrate as part of the prep process! While sanding doesn't hurt it probably isn't necessary. I generally only sand a deck if something is rough, I do normally give the top of the handrail a quick sand. There shouldn't be any tannin bleed with PT pine. If the rail is still stable you could probably get by with caulking the cracks.
