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Water Repellants
The simplest, but most labor-intensive, finish to maintain on a cedar deck is a water-repellent preservative, which may have to be applied annually. More |
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Stains
The second easiest finish to maintain is a semi-transparent oil-based stain. More |
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Restoring Finishes
Commercially available deck cleaners and restorers generally fall into three categories: paint strippers, bleaches, and oxalic acid-based formulas. More |
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Mildew Control
If mildew is already present on a substrate, the mildew must be killed and removed before the substrate is finished, or else the mildew will grow through the new coating. More |
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Maintenance
A deck that dries after wetting will last longer than one that stays damp. More |
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