# Wood Restoration **URL:** https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/wood-restoration/12.md [Latest](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/categories.md) --- ## [About the Wood Restoration category](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/about-the-wood-restoration-category/18)
**Author:** [@system](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2015, 2:37am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/about-the-wood-restoration-category/18 "2015-11-10T02:37:19Z")
Proper wood restoration involves stripping, neutralizing, and sealing. Discuss all wood restoration topics here. --- ## [Fence Clean & Stain](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fence-clean-stain/33437)
**Author:** [@An0nymousGh0st](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/An0nymousGh0st)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fence-clean-stain/33437 "2025-08-31T12:02:30Z")
I have a fence that I am going to clean soon. However, I may end up staining the fence. I have a 12V setup for sealing/staining that I haven’t used yet. It’s a portable situation with a 2.2 GPM pump. I’m wondering if thi… --- ## [Deck Cleaning 101](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/deck-cleaning-101/21527)
**Author:** [@Racer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Racer)\ **Replies:** 716\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/deck-cleaning-101/21527 "2025-07-29T17:57:35Z")
Purpose of This Post: The purpose of this post is intended as an instructional piece that can be a source for those with questions on deck cleaning now and in the future. I am sure there are some on here that have compa… --- ## [Any Ideas for this](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/any-ideas-for-this/36305)
**Author:** [@Cleaningbro](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Cleaningbro)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2025, 12:15am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/any-ideas-for-this/36305 "2025-07-26T00:15:15Z")
Hey all, we did a deck recently that was very dirty and neglected. She’s looking to restain it but was very unhappy with the results. There is green embeded in the wood that won’t come out. I went out to try again mys… --- ## [Surface cleaner on ipe](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/surface-cleaner-on-ipe/40134)
**Author:** [@CleanWNC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/CleanWNC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/surface-cleaner-on-ipe/40134 "2025-07-01T15:49:49Z")
I have about a dozen annual customers that I do their ipe decks. I love doing them, its one of the things I count on in the Spring coming around, its absolutely satisfying to refinish ipe (I can post up some pictures of … --- ## [Best sodium metasilicate pentahydrate source?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/best-sodium-metasilicate-pentahydrate-source/40191)
**Author:** [@CleanWNC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/CleanWNC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 11:41am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/best-sodium-metasilicate-pentahydrate-source/40191 "2025-07-01T11:41:32Z")
I’ve been searching for the best price for sodium metasilicate pentahydrate. Found Level7 as a supplier, never used them, anybody else? They have the best price, 50lb bag for $150 (includes a $98 shipping charge). That’… --- ## [Stained Cedar House](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/stained-cedar-house/39712)
**Author:** [@Msm](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Msm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/stained-cedar-house/39712 "2025-03-22T17:45:34Z")
Questions: have you seen stained cedar turn black like this? Why? Was it holding moisture after its first cleaning? What can I change to get better results? Looking for a little help on a cedar house that was Staine… --- ## [DSR-50 usage](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/dsr-50-usage/32638)
**Author:** [@mkendrick1390](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mkendrick1390)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 2:38pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/dsr-50-usage/32638 "2024-07-08T14:38:45Z")
For those of you who have used DSR-50, does it work for paint removal? I know it works for stain removal. --- ## [Gazebo Cedar Shake Roof & Floor](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/gazebo-cedar-shake-roof-floor/19617)
**Author:** [@anon61323032](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/anon61323032)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 4:18am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/gazebo-cedar-shake-roof-floor/19617 "2024-06-27T04:18:31Z")
So I’ve searched and read and watched about everything I can find on cleaning cedar wood/shakes and I’ve found nothing that really says here’s what I use, how I mix it and how I use it. That said I have a customer that … --- ## [Cellosolve + Sodium hydroxide](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cellosolve-sodium-hydroxide/36372)
**Author:** [@Rkelleyj](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Rkelleyj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 10:49pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cellosolve-sodium-hydroxide/36372 "2024-04-22T22:49:52Z")
Little confused to be honest, restoring a fence with several prior mystery layers of different stain applications and hopefully someone can confirm - Can I combine Sodium hydroxide with Butyl Cellosolve (CAS No: 111-76-2… --- ## [Fence Cleaning Mistakes](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fence-cleaning-mistakes/35110)
**Author:** [@Racer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Racer)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/fence-cleaning-mistakes/35110 "2024-04-21T16:35:07Z")
This is one of my long educational posts for newbies and veterans - mainly about how ignoring little things when you’re quoting, can bite you in the rear, with a little bad luck thrown in just to stomp on you when you’re… --- ## [Soft water for mixing Sodium percarbonate?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/soft-water-for-mixing-sodium-percarbonate/37372)
**Author:** [@Mxzrider98](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Mxzrider98)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/soft-water-for-mixing-sodium-percarbonate/37372 "2023-09-25T23:03:18Z")
Hello everybody, I have a bit of a chemistry question here. So I’m going to use sodium percarbonate for washing cedar shake siding. I have a water softener installed at home so my question is should I use softened water … --- ## [Green deck boards](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/green-deck-boards/36941)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 2:39pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/green-deck-boards/36941 "2023-07-13T14:39:11Z")
I read a few threads on this issue, thought I’d check with the veteran wood cleaners on this. More than a few times I end up with this after 1500psi basic clean that the customer requested. It’s weird, there wasn’t … --- ## [Strip Thompsons Water Sealer](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/strip-thompsons-water-sealer/8407)
**Author:** [@JohnPPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/JohnPPW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 3:51am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/strip-thompsons-water-sealer/8407 "2023-06-25T03:51:50Z")
So i have a customer that asked if i can strip thompsons water sealer from their deck. I dont do alot of wood work and ive never stripped thompsons before. Should i use sodium hydroxide? Is hot water going to be necessar… --- ## [Cedar House Restoration](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cedar-house-restoration/36065)
**Author:** [@NorthernPW](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/NorthernPW)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cedar-house-restoration/36065 "2023-04-29T16:50:47Z")
Hello! I have been doing lots of research on this forum regarding wood restoration. I am about to embark in a very large project for my in laws and I wanted to get confirmation that I am heading in the right direction. … --- ## [Any wood people deal with Permachink?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/any-wood-people-deal-with-permachink/35288)
**Author:** [@Dirtyboy](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dirtyboy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 3:57am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/any-wood-people-deal-with-permachink/35288 "2022-11-23T03:57:31Z")
Talked to them on the phone and am waiting on a packet to arrive. They said some stuff I was a little surprised to hear. Hit me up with a message if you deal with them. I got another 1/2 log home to do in the spring. --- ## [Cleaning unfinished redwood siding](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cleaning-unfinished-redwood-siding/34895)
**Author:** [@TcedarP](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/TcedarP)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cleaning-unfinished-redwood-siding/34895 "2022-09-23T00:45:23Z")
Hello there. I recently purchased a home in Northern California with redwood plank siding from 1972. Never stained I believe. My questions are more about the cleaning process and what product to use? I don’t want to us… --- ## [Chemical options for unfinished wood cleaning](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/chemical-options-for-unfinished-wood-cleaning/17545)
**Author:** [@Harold](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Harold)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 5:01pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/chemical-options-for-unfinished-wood-cleaning/17545 "2020-02-09T17:01:43Z")
What would you use? Bleach, sodium percabonate, or sodium hydroxide? I’ve used bleach and percabonate, both with good results but I’m wondering if there would be any benefit to using hydroxide in this situation or simil… --- ## [Who’s using this? Be honest! 😂](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/who-s-using-this-be-honest/34247)
**Author:** [@mikehallyall](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mikehallyall)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/who-s-using-this-be-honest/34247 "2022-07-13T21:32:51Z")
--- ## [Need help identifying white spots on shingle siding!](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/need-help-identifying-white-spots-on-shingle-siding/24915)
**Author:** [@Cascade\_Power\_Clean](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Cascade_Power_Clean)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2022, 7:29am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/need-help-identifying-white-spots-on-shingle-siding/24915 "2022-06-04T07:29:44Z")
We were doing a light house wash and this home is freckled with white spots. I did a finger test and it was kinda chalky in spots and hard to pick at in other spots. It didn’t budge with a water wash and and a brush. It … --- ## [I hate cleaning wood decks](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/i-hate-cleaning-wood-decks/33844)
**Author:** [@Dallsheep](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Dallsheep)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 9:29am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/i-hate-cleaning-wood-decks/33844 "2022-06-03T09:29:05Z")
Is it just me or does everyone have a deck that’s been through hell and back and expect it to look brand new after it’s done? 1988! That’s when the deck was built. Never stained. In Alaska weather. They wanted it to loo… --- ## [Sodium Percarbonate recipes](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sodium-percarbonate-recipes/18085)
**Author:** [@Harold](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Harold)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2022, 12:54pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/sodium-percarbonate-recipes/18085 "2022-05-16T12:54:39Z")
Does anyone have any sodium percarbonate recipes for wood cleaning. I’ve always used dsr-49 or the Pressuretek product. They come mixed with a two other things. I purchased 5lbs raw. The granules are much heavier in this… --- ## [First paying fence, clarification?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/first-paying-fence-clarification/24952)
**Author:** [@dcbrock](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/dcbrock)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/first-paying-fence-clarification/24952 "2022-05-11T00:48:33Z")
I’ve experimented on my own fence using my xjet and SH, but all it did was lighten it some and the black blotches from years of neglect made it look like a messed up zebra.:laughing: This paying job is a friend’s fence,… --- ## [Metasilicate or precarbonate?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/metasilicate-or-precarbonate/31390)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Clark](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Matt_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/metasilicate-or-precarbonate/31390 "2022-05-08T14:13:51Z")
What would be best to use on this wood sodium metasilicate or sodium precarbonate? Or something else? --- ## [Cedar barn](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cedar-barn/33461)
**Author:** [@Country](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Country)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2022, 5:55pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cedar-barn/33461 "2022-05-02T17:55:01Z")
Hope these photos upload. This is one of clients barn they they were going to put metal siding up because of fire danger. Now he wants an estimate to clean this up, and most likely have it stained. I would not do the sta… --- ## [Need treatment advice on a old cedar shake](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/need-treatment-advice-on-a-old-cedar-shake/33192)
**Author:** [@Msm](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Msm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 12:03am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/need-treatment-advice-on-a-old-cedar-shake/33192 "2022-03-26T00:03:32Z")
Any advice from the wood gurus on how to attack this cedar? Customer said it wasn’t stained or oiled in the 55 years it’s been up. I didn’t test it yet with denatured alcohol so I’m guessing. I am having the feeling t… --- ## [How to clean paint off wood?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-to-clean-paint-off-wood/32665)
**Author:** [@Benny](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Benny)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/how-to-clean-paint-off-wood/32665 "2022-01-24T01:22:25Z")
Hello gang. Could you recommend a best course of action on this porch? Homeowner spilled some paint and want me to clean their porch. The only one way I know is to sand the surface. Was wondering if any of you knew any t… --- ## [Cedar Bat and Board- how to maintain the aged silver look but remove the green?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cedar-bat-and-board-how-to-maintain-the-aged-silver-look-but-remove-the-green/32375)
**Author:** [@Traskrider](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/Traskrider)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 3:42am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/cedar-bat-and-board-how-to-maintain-the-aged-silver-look-but-remove-the-green/32375 "2021-12-14T03:42:42Z")
Hey guys, looking around for a while now and haven’t been able to find the exact answer that I’m seeking. I have a customer with a large house, that wants to maintain the natural aged silver cedar look, but once the gree… --- ## [Spruce Shiplap Restoration](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/spruce-shiplap-restoration/27796)
**Author:** [@DonsPressureWashing](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/DonsPressureWashing)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 3:40pm UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/spruce-shiplap-restoration/27796 "2021-12-03T15:40:38Z")
Hello everyone! Glad to be a part of this wonderful community where we can all learn from each other and hone our skills. My name is Don, and I look forward to meeting alot of like minded people on this forum! I am curr… --- ## [Best place to purchase from?](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/best-place-to-purchase-from/32325)
**Author:** [@mkendrick1390](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/u/mkendrick1390)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/t/best-place-to-purchase-from/32325 "2021-12-03T03:01:06Z")
Where is the best place to purchase Sodium Metasillicate and Oxalic Acid? How much would you recommend keeping on hand, or at least purchasing for starting out? I know it depends on the size job you’re doing but does any… [Next page](https://pressurewashingresource.com/community/c/wood-restoration/12.md?page=1)