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melissa_cannady

I restained my deck, and I sill can’t keep it clean. Sealer??

6 years ago

I restained my deck using Cabot deck correct in hopes that it would seal well enough to make paw print clean up easier.

When I go to clean the deck, I still find my self having to go back over it with the pressure washer multiple times, and even scrubbing in order to remove the mud, dirt and prints.

Is there a clear coat or something I can apply over the stain that would make washing off the deck easier?

Any help would be greatly appreciated, I’m desperate! Thanks guys.

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  • 6 years ago

    I did a multiple things.

    1) replaced a redwood deck with Trex, rinses/washes very easily.

    2) wash station

    3) gates to prevent muddy paw access

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