It is not an uncommon occurrence for deck stain to splatter onto vinyl siding during application.
I got deck stain on my siding.
This stain is designed for smooth even application and costs around 45 per gallon.
Amteco twp cedartone voc stain is a low voc exterior stain that s great for renewing and refreshing exterior wood surfaces on decks wood siding shutters fences porch decking wood shingles shakes and fascia.
Mix a strong solution of siding cleaner or other strong detergent and hot water.
When deck stain gets on the vinyl siding you will need more than a rag to remove it.
The sun and water beat down on a deck snow can pile up.
There are a number of products out there to try but a few stand out as tried and true methods of removing deck stain from vinyl siding.
In a one two punch sunlight breaks down the lignin that holds wood fibers together leaving a gray surface that can t hold a finish.
I just used carb and choke cleaner that you can get anyplace that sells motor oil etc.
Squirt the bleach solution over the affected area and allow it to sit for 10 minutes or so.
Unfortunately it s all too easy to get deck stain on your aluminum siding while staining your deck.
If all else fails you can match the siding color and repaint the stained parts.
To remove the stain you must strip the color off of the siding.
The stripper by behr or other stain stripper that is safe for vinyl siding.
Here s get rid of those stains.
And the stain wipes right off with no scrubbing.
Once the general cleaning is completed you are ready to tackle the stain.
Use the cleaner designated for the particular stain you are working to remove from the list above.
Scrub the area with a scrub brush and the solution.
Follow the guidelines below to get the job done.
Just be careful not to get it on any painted trim or downspouts as it will soften the paint.
The best stains should last three to five years on a deck and even longer if applied to siding or fences which don t get as much abuse.
Your success in removing deck stain from aluminum siding will depend on how fresh the stain is and whether the siding has the factory finish or has been repainted.
It appears the stains on your siding are more of a permanent nature as they re set in over a period of time and not removed immediatley.
Once the deck stain has dried it is even more difficult to remove.
Refreshing the finish on decks fences and siding tops the to do list because without renewed protection against mother nature wood will start to decay.
Mix a cup of powdered oxygen bleach into a gallon of water in a bucket stirring with a paint stirrer or wooden.
It can even be used on rough sawn cedar.
