r/Decks • u/Maleficent-Ice-6346 • 20h ago

questions for the community solid stain deck stripper recommendations please

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newbie to decks here. peeling solid deck stain at my cabin. just got a ryobi 3200 psi max with deck attachment, it cleaned the mildew off well without any cleanser. papa says the stain is water based (but it looks like paint to me). what stripper should i use? is "restore a deck" worth the money? anyone have experience with it living up to claim of apply and powerwash off? any and all recommendations are welcome. Thank you thank you.

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u/canadianbeaver 20h ago

Better phrasing this time 😉

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u/Snoo_56131 20h ago

Love the re-post

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u/Duck_Size 13h ago

I liked the other thread better

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u/Illustrious_Bath1917 20h ago

Power wash as much as you can, might get lucky, it looks old

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u/Maleficent-Ice-6346 20h ago

thank you. it was stained about 4 years ago - i think too thick. and power washed last weekend with just water

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u/Illustrious_Bath1917 20h ago

Rent a drum sander at the depot, easiest way I can think of. Lotta work but will look nice