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brizkin1
I have a pressure treated deck that hasn't been painted for about 5 years. the paint is all peeling off in some places but the wood is in decent condition. I would like to know what I have to do remove the peeled paint and how to repaint. Do I need any special equipment (pressure washer/ paint sprayer) and do I need a primer since the deck doesn't have one?
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Use a wire brush to remove as much of the loose paint as you can. I would then suggest an orbital sander with about 60 or 80 grit sand paper to remove the rest. A stripper would be too messy. But, sand paper with this big a grit should be able to remove the remaining paint with minimal clogging. When the paint is gone, switch to a 150 to 220 grit paper for final sanding. If you have a pressure washer, you can use it to clean the surface of sawdust before painting. Then put on a wood primer and paint away.
Use a wire brush to remove as much of the loose paint as you can. I would then suggest an orbital sander with about 60 or 80 grit sand paper to remove the rest. A stripper would be too messy. But, sand paper with this big a grit should be able to remove the remaining paint with minimal clogging. When the paint is gone, switch to a 150 to 220 grit paper for final sanding. If you have a pressure washer, you can use it to clean the surface of sawdust before painting. Then put on a wood primer and paint away.
What PSI to pressure wash red brick patio?
greglovern
We have a patio made from standard red bricks. Over the years it has become very dirty and doesn't come clean by squirting water on it from the garden hose.
I'm considering buying an inexpensive pressure washer. What PSI would I need for this job?
Answer
Another option would be to hire a mobile pressure washing company to clean it for you. Professionals should have years of experience and top of the line equipment that can get the job right in a fraction of the time it would take you. Our machines are big industrial units that use up to 300°F HOT water and steam at 3500 psi to clean grime, grease, spills, dirt, etc. from just about any surface. Cold water machines force you to use higher pressure and get closer with the wand, which can result in pitting out your bricks and leaving wand marks or "snail trails" if you use a 0° tip.
If you decide to go this route, get a couple estimates from a few local pressure washers and make sure they are going to use heat and have years of experience. The cost is probably worth it to save you the time and energy of buying/renting and then doing the job yourself. Most companies would probably give you a discounted rate if you agree to have it cleaned monthly, quarterly, or annually.
You can check out our operation as an example of what to look for at http://www.acmepowerwash.com.
Another option would be to hire a mobile pressure washing company to clean it for you. Professionals should have years of experience and top of the line equipment that can get the job right in a fraction of the time it would take you. Our machines are big industrial units that use up to 300°F HOT water and steam at 3500 psi to clean grime, grease, spills, dirt, etc. from just about any surface. Cold water machines force you to use higher pressure and get closer with the wand, which can result in pitting out your bricks and leaving wand marks or "snail trails" if you use a 0° tip.
If you decide to go this route, get a couple estimates from a few local pressure washers and make sure they are going to use heat and have years of experience. The cost is probably worth it to save you the time and energy of buying/renting and then doing the job yourself. Most companies would probably give you a discounted rate if you agree to have it cleaned monthly, quarterly, or annually.
You can check out our operation as an example of what to look for at http://www.acmepowerwash.com.
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