We've just spent a lot of time cleaning our 20 old redwood deck. Used
tsp+bleach+tide. I powerwashed that and then we used a 2 part water 1
part bleach mix to finish up. that took off the remaining mold and
mildew. The deck now appears a light tan color. We also used oxalic acid
on a few hidden patches to see the effect. As expected, it lightens the
wood.
Last night I tested a few patches with Penofin oil (cedar color - blue
can) seems to be their recommendation for redwood. I put it on with a
small natrual bristle brush. It turns some of the patches very dark and
others just a blotchy tan.
Anybody out there had better success with redwood and Penofin. I always
hear raves about it, but it certainly doesn't do it for me. Is there
some special way to apply it?
Thanks,
Len
On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:39:24 -0700, Leonard Lopez <[email protected]>
calmly ranted:
>Last night I tested a few patches with Penofin oil (cedar color - blue
>can) seems to be their recommendation for redwood. I put it on with a
>small natrual bristle brush. It turns some of the patches very dark and
>others just a blotchy tan.
>
>Anybody out there had better success with redwood and Penofin. I always
>hear raves about it, but it certainly doesn't do it for me. Is there
>some special way to apply it?
I haven't used it, but have you tried a second coat on both
dark and tan areas to see if it's just a matter of getting
the board sealed completely?
Also look for bubbles as the sun first hits it (in case there
is some moisture left in the boards in some areas.) If so,
give it another week or two to dry and go from there.
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The blotching is not a function of the oil but rather, the wood. Is the
wood tighter in grain where it has come out lighter? Are you sure all the
dirt / grime / grease has been evenly removed? You may want to give the
test areas a once over with oxalic acid before the Penofin. A second coat
of Penofin may even out the results as well. The idea is to treat the
entire wood surface the same way. Spot bleaching will create an uneven
appearance.
Good Luck.
"Leonard Lopez" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> We've just spent a lot of time cleaning our 20 old redwood deck. Used
> tsp+bleach+tide. I powerwashed that and then we used a 2 part water 1
> part bleach mix to finish up. that took off the remaining mold and
> mildew. The deck now appears a light tan color. We also used oxalic acid
> on a few hidden patches to see the effect. As expected, it lightens the
> wood.
>
> Last night I tested a few patches with Penofin oil (cedar color - blue
> can) seems to be their recommendation for redwood. I put it on with a
> small natrual bristle brush. It turns some of the patches very dark and
> others just a blotchy tan.
>
> Anybody out there had better success with redwood and Penofin. I always
> hear raves about it, but it certainly doesn't do it for me. Is there
> some special way to apply it?
>
> Thanks,
> Len
>