Whether or not you need a deck cleaner all depends on the current condition of the deck and what it’s been finished with in the past. If the wood was recently purchased or installed, you shouldn’t need to use a deck cleaner on it. We would simply recommend cleaning the surface with a hose and brush. However, if you’re applying a maintenance coat a year or more after the deck was installed, we’d recommend using a deck cleaner or soap and water along with a brush to remove any grime and dirt. It’s important to then let the deck dry for at least 3 days prior to using ExoShield. If any water is still in the wood, it will prevent the ExoShield from properly penetrating. For hardwood decking such as Ipe, Batu, Cumaru, Tigerwood, etc., we recommend pressure washing the deck every 2-3 years to fully remove dirt, grime, and open up the wood fibers. Again, it’s important to allow the deck to fully dry for 3 or more days prior to applying ExoShield. Let us know if you have any additional questions!
So if it’s a deck, I don’t need to clean with super deck or anything prior to applying the Exoshield?
Whether or not you need a deck cleaner all depends on the current condition of the deck and what it’s been finished with in the past. If the wood was recently purchased or installed, you shouldn’t need to use a deck cleaner on it. We would simply recommend cleaning the surface with a hose and brush.
However, if you’re applying a maintenance coat a year or more after the deck was installed, we’d recommend using a deck cleaner or soap and water along with a brush to remove any grime and dirt.
It’s important to then let the deck dry for at least 3 days prior to using ExoShield. If any water is still in the wood, it will prevent the ExoShield from properly penetrating.
For hardwood decking such as Ipe, Batu, Cumaru, Tigerwood, etc., we recommend pressure washing the deck every 2-3 years to fully remove dirt, grime, and open up the wood fibers. Again, it’s important to allow the deck to fully dry for 3 or more days prior to applying ExoShield.
Let us know if you have any additional questions!