New Garapa Deck Discolored

14 years ago

I had a new garapa deck installed about a month back. At the same time I had my basement refinished and the plasterer tracked plaster dust all over the deck. Now the deck is black. I tried cleaning it with DeckMaster cleaner but that turned it green. Any help on how to fix this would be very appreciated.

I sanded a small section but it "ripped" up the garapa and took a very long time for a 1 foot area.

Comments (2)

john_hyatt
14 years ago
Most " cleaners " need an oxalic acid wash to work. J.
salmon_slayer
14 years ago
i have bought wood cleaning chemicals from these folks and they worked beautifully:
http://sunbrite.stores.yahoo.net/deckcleaning.html
their prices are per case, they also sell per bottle. Get the cleaner and neutralizer as John said.

I have heard good things from these folks:
http://www.woodrich-brand.com/

Good luck

Steve
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