RAAAAWR Cabot Deck stain FAILED

**third_shift|studios** · 04-05-2009, 05:56 AM

Last year I spent many back breaking hours restaining my deck. I used all Cabot stain products (owned by ValSpar Paint) and after 4 months it turned to shit.

Started in early october, using their stain remover/bleacher + neutralizer 2 step process then clean it all off with a pressure washer. I wated 2 weeks to apply 5 gallons of stain @ $27/gal. It turned out great....at first. But 4 months later the horizontal surfaces faded and look terrible. I've called them and they basically told me it was my fault and all they're willing to do is send me a gallon for my trouble. Great fucking service...assholes.

Anyone looking to do this work, I highly suggest going elsewhere. Please do me a favor and relay this message to anyone you know.

***doberman 152*** · 04-05-2009, 06:18 AM

How did you prep the deck before the application?

**Smittro** · 04-05-2009, 07:38 AM

What's the old car sittin' by the other house? Oh yeah, maybe try thompsons next time?
Sorry about your deck though..

**Nhra Firebird** · 04-05-2009, 07:47 AM

how did you reach the top of the railing with the stain?

**third_shift|studios** · 04-05-2009, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by doberman 152

How did you prep the deck before the application?

hardbrushed the stain remover/bleacher then did the same with the neutralizer then powerwashed it all off.

Originally Posted by Smittro

What's the old car sittin' by the other house? Oh yeah, maybe try thompsons next time?
Sorry about your deck though..

72 monte carlo, he's got a red 68 chevelle malibu with factory a/c and 4 speed in the garage.

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

how did you reach the top of the railing with the stain?

I stood on your mom's massive chin wart.

**Nhra Firebird** · 04-05-2009, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

I stood on your mom's massive chin wart.

**ezwip** · 04-05-2009, 08:20 AM

Ouch, I'd be pissed too.

**Zboner** · 04-05-2009, 10:03 AM

did you use a sealer along with it?

**third_shift|studios** · 04-05-2009, 10:26 AM

no, they (Lowes) never said anything about it...then again, they never told me I needed that 3rd step of the "cleaner"

**Zboner** · 04-05-2009, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

no, they (Lowes) never said anything about it...then again, they never told me I needed that 3rd step of the "cleaner"

oh man fuck those guys, lol they usually have no idea what there talking about

**Smittro** · 04-05-2009, 01:01 PM

72 monte carlo, he's got a red 68 chevelle malibu with factory a/c and 4 speed in the garage.

Nice!

Ps.I see Ohio houses have the same problem as houses in PA.LOL neighbors house leans one way, and the hot tub leans the other.LOL

**SS02** · 04-05-2009, 01:06 PM

Sorry dude, that sucks!

**GTP231** · 04-05-2009, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Zboner

oh man fuck those guys, lol they usually have no idea what there talking about

JASilvers can atest to theat

When I worked in the paint department at Sears October was getting to be too late for applying the deck stuff most years. Was there any temp requirements for the product you used.

**jaslivers** · 04-05-2009, 01:11 PM

<<works at lowes

**Smittro** · 04-05-2009, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by GTP231

JASilvers can atest to theat

When I worked in the paint department at Sears October was getting to be too late for applying the deck stuff most years. Was there any temp requirements for the product you used.

Or like said above. Maybe a sealer? Or some kind of top coat? I dunno my deck's made of concrete.LOL

**jaslivers** · 04-05-2009, 01:18 PM

look at this guy, he looks like he can be trusted with a tech question about paint lol

* 2 years ago and 45 lbs lighter

**GTP231** · 04-05-2009, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by Smittro

Or like said above. Maybe a sealer? Or some kind of top coat? I dunno my deck's made of concrete.LOL

Yeah can't go wrong with a sealer afterwards.

**GTP231** · 04-05-2009, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by jaslivers

<<works at lowes

Thus my post

**Modulistic** · 04-05-2009, 02:29 PM

looks fine to me

**third_shift|studios** · 04-05-2009, 02:34 PM

OK, DIY guys If i buy new stain and go over the deck then do a sealer-will it stop it, or will it continue to worsen under the new stuff?

Should i strip the deck surfaces again? (the vertical wood is still in good shape)