How Can I Get Rid Of The Wood Stain Outside On My Porch?

To maintain a fresh appearance in your home, consider restaining certain areas or letting natural wood shine through. To remove wood stains, use sandpaper, a wood stain remover, or paint thinner. To prepare the surface for staining, ensure it is clean, dry, and free from mildew.

To remove wood stain, start by applying a thick layer of stain stripper to the wood with a paintbrush. Let it sit for 20 minutes, reapplying the stripper every few minutes to dry spots. If the surface is not clean, stains and other stains can be removed.

To remove old deck stains, use a quality deck stripper that breaks up and softens the stain. Apply Cabot Wood Stripper liberally to decks, steps, furniture, fences, and siding. Use a paint scraper to scrape off as much old finish as possible. Use a deck stain remover to strip the stain. Scrub the bottom deck with tarp, apply a stain stripper to the top deck, and pressure wash. If the stain doesn’t come out, sanding is necessary.

Use a sodium-hydroxide-based wood stripper, never a methylene-chloride-based or other “paint” stripper, as it works well and usually succeeds with one application.