Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - So I used Cabots Wood Stripper for Latex and the one for oil based and neither worked

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chadl
09-27-04, 11:10 AM
I used the latex one first and that didnt work, so I used the one for oil based and that didnt work either. Now what??

I am trying to take off paint (I believe to be latex) off my deck. $75 out so far......anybody have any ideas.

Thanks.

homebild
09-27-04, 05:18 PM
You sure it's 'paint'?

Or is your deck 'stained' with a solid opaque stain?

A solid opaque stain generally won't 'remove' because it penetrates the wood.

Only options in that case is to restain with another solid stain or sand the deck to bare wood...
Everett Abrams
09-28-04, 04:20 AM
Most strippers are sodium hydroxide based and work well on sealers and specifically oil based products. I would suggest you find a professional in your area if your desire is to go back to a natural type of finish. Understand this is not a cheap undertaking. The easier way, using the Cabot product is to use their problem solver primer and recoat as previously suggested.