Gulf Synthetics DeckRevive Q&A

Question 1

Can I use Deck Revive indoors on a heavy traffic wood floor? View answer

Asked 4 ´months ago | Sales

Question 2

Looking at the PermaBond/DeckRevive combo to fix weathered front step and back porch (100+ year-old house). Paint on the wooden railings is flaking / deck boards are chipping heavily.1. The instructions say you mix both products with a gallon of paint. If I use both PermaBond & DeckRevive, do you mix PermaBond with paint, or just Deck Revive as that's the final coat?2. Can I use stain instead of a paint? I'll paint the railing white, but I'd rather stain/seal the floor boards.3. Will I need to use another sealer after these two are applied?4. Do you have a product that can repair rotten wood? I've used epoxies (toxic?) before. Instead of replacing the rotten wood, I wondered if there were small job alternatives (like railings/window sills) View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 3

The wall-to-wall carpet and padding in our lower-level living area developed a musty smell shortly after receiving six inches of rain within two hours. The carpet and pad were removed and discarded. The base floor is untreated concrete slab and we found no visual sign of mold, mildew or water entry on concrete slab or carpet/pad. Cleaning the floor with soap and water and running multiple dehumidifiers for 2 weeks eliminated the odor. We then applied Concrobium mold control (to be safe). We'd like to seal the concrete to prevent moisture vapor from migrating through the concrete in the future. The folks at AFM recommended using MexeSeal for this purpose. As you carry both MexeSeal and Green Building Supply Sealer. Which product do we use? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 4

Can the Permabond be applied 24 hours before the deck revive ? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

expiration date? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 6

I purchased this product years ago from Gemini Coatings which apparently acquired Gulf. Is this the same product? (if I recall correctly the bucket and label look the same). View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 7

Can I wait a day between applying the first and second coat of Deck Revive? I live in a warm climate and have likely missed the window of opportunity for handling all the steps in a single day (permabond, quickcrete, two coats of deck revive). I will have about three hours in the morning that i can work before the deck is above 85 degrees. I think I can get the primer and first coat on, but would need to wait until evening or the next day to apply the second coat. Will this work? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 8

Can you you use this product on freshly stained decking? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 9

Hi would this be enough to cover a 12x24 foot deck? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 10

can I mix with Behr DeckOver? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

What can I use to remove the pecan nut stains on my revive deck? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 12

I've read everything and still don't understand. Do I need to purchase other products to use this kit? I know I need a gallon of gloss paint, but I'm seeing links to other products as well. This is already very expensive for very small coverage. The kit doesn't come with everything I'll need, aside from the paint? One ingredient isn't available anymore and Quickrete is the required replacement. Is this non-toxic? Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Will one kit of Deck Revive supply the two coats that are necessary? Deck is about 300 sq ft. Thanks! View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

I saw in one of your older answers that you recommend Perma Fill for deep cracks. What do you consider a deep crack? 1/8" 1" or somewhere in between? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 15

Do you have to add paint.. we wanted a natural wood look if possible? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 16

I put a coating of deck revive on my deck a few years ago, but there are places where it has peeled a little. I also have some boards that needed to be replaced so I need to put on a fresh coat on those boards. Do I need to apply the Permabond over those areas of the Deck revive that need a little touch up? Or just apply the new deck revive over the existing coat? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 17

I have used other products like Deck-Over and Restore in the past with no luck and it started peeling in about 6 months. I followed the directions to a T and it still didn't last. Why is this better and if it fails will it be backed by warranty? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 18

What is the process of re-treating the deck in approximately 4-6 years after applying Deck Revive the first time? Do you simply add another coat of Deck Revive or does the old need to be removed first? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 19

Small deck. One kit plenty for two applications. So could we use half this year and save the other half until needed again (maybe 3 years?) View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 20

Why does it have to be gloss paint? I didn't see that and bought flat at $50/gallon. What will happen if I use the flat? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 21

do you have a wood deck brightener t0 use before staining? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 22

My deck is 196 sq ft. Will 1 kit be enough? I just want to be sure I'm understanding the information provided correctly. View answer

Asked 12 ´months ago

Question 23

I have an old deck with mildew etc. I am planning on sanding the deck then cleaning then applying GSDR. I would like a cedar or dark red color. Can I paint over GSDR? Will it fill cracks and if not what product would you recommend either before or after applying GSDR? Would you recommend a primer after cleaning from sanding before applying GDSR? Thanks View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 24

I need to restore my deck, but have never painted a deck. Given the application method, what do you do about the underside of the deck? Is it common to leave it untreated? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 25

Can the ECOS Exterior Satin paint be used with this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 26

Do you have a smooth product to use on railings and vert spindles? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 27

I added several green treated decking boards this summer. how long should I wait to apply the Deck Revive product? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 28

I applied these products three years ago. Now there are a few boards I need to replace. What is the process to apply to the same surface again three years later? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Do I have to prime first with perma bond even on seasoned new pressure treated wood? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

How often do you have to reapply? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 31

We need to replace a few boards before using the Deck Revive, will we need to wait for the new boards to dry? If so, how long? We would use Redwood. Thank you. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Yo, I see in the instructions I need to add a gallon of paint for the deck revive, which paint(s) would you recommend out of the many choices you offer online? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

How many sf does quarter kit covers? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 34

Gulf Synthetics Permafill has been discontinued? What can I use instead? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Help!! We were away when our contractors treated our deck with Revive. Unfortunately, they mixed in the wrong color paint and it's way too light. We love the texture but the color is truly an eye sore. Can we use something for a darker top coat? Thanks! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 36

Can the product be applied with a sprayer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 37

Does this come in a clear product to leave deck natural looking? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 38

is this a non skid product? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

Can this be used on docks? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 40

I'm interested in trying the Deck Revive product for a smaller deck project. I notice that you sell Deck Revive in smaller, 1/4 kit sizes. But do you happen to sell the required PermaBond in 1/4 kits, too, or can you only purchase that in full size? View answer

Asked 7 ´years ago

Question 41

Can Deck Revive be used on a faded composite deck? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 42

Dry chemistry components do not breakdown completely. Following Instructions Mixed components in 65 degree shop after having set for several days in 60 degree plus space. Added liquid together with exterior gloss acrylic paint. Stirred liquids for several minutes. Added dry components gradually while mixing, continued mixing. Mixed for 10 minutes and found the mix grainy as though there was sand in mix. Let mix set for 20 minutes and remixed, I mixed with drill driven mixer for 15 minutes more. Still grainy. Applied to deck and rails. Result was rough sandpaper finish. Disappointed. Rails too rough to rest bare arms on and deck too rough for kids to want to run and play on. I've used three kits and results all the same. What's wrong? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 43

I lost my home in the N. California Valley wildfire, 7 months ago. I purchased a new home and I can't be on the deck during the day, because heat from the sun reactivates the oil-based stain on the deck, making me ill. I've chemical allergies, especially to oil-based stains (triggering Asthma). I've stripped some of the oil off (using citrus-based natural stripper - SafeStrip) and need to cover the deck with a barrier to reduce outgassing of the oil-based stain residuals, protect the wood, not outgas after it cures. Would Deck Revive and PermaBond create a barrier to block the residual oils from reactivating when heated by the high noon sun? Do you have any suggestion on ways of stripping oil-based stain not using toxic chemicals? View answer

Asked 10 ´years ago

Question 44

Is this suitable for a new cedar (western red cedar) fence? If not, which is the most suitable stain+seal product for it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 45

What 100% acrylic colored gloss paint do you sell that would work with this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

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