My deck is old but is in good shape it has a grey color to it and is fading so you can see the original. Can I use your product without sanding off the old paint or stain?Thank youCam Pacis SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer Wood Stains & Sealers

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My deck is old but is in good shape it has a grey color to it and is fading so you can see the original. Can I use your product without sanding off the old paint or stain?Thank youCam Pacis SAMPLE - Vermont Natural Coatings, Exterior, Penetrating Water Proofer Wood Stains & Sealers

Status: Open Apr 15, 2021 - 03:54 AM

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Apr 15, 2021 - 04:23 AM

If you want to apply the Vermont Water Proofer to your deck, you absolutely need to remove any stain or paint via sanding. This product needs to go over raw wood only, it will not bond with previously applied paint or stain. This would be true of all our deck sealing products, except Deck Revive. Deck Revive, which is like painting, can go over pre-existing paint or stain, provided you wash and scrape off loose paint before application and apply PermaBond, the required primer.