>The pressure washing was totally inadequate and then, even though they said they would let it dry for at least a day, they stained it with semi-transparent stain (Behr premium) that I provided for them after waiting for about an hour after they pressure washed it.
General Rule; Contractors tend to rush AND want to do it all in ONE visit.
Of course, you didn't pay them, right?
>Is there anything or any product that someone might suggest for me to use?
Call Behr. I'm guessing Acetone. The fumes are BAD to breath.
Outdoors, usually less issue, but you are taking quantity!
This is very flammable and evaporates fast! Get gloves made
for this. Check w Behr.
>I plan to spend this w/e doing this. And, just how long should I wait after washing a deck and staining?
Depends. SOME pro painters have a gadget to measure moisture
content in walls. I'd say a week, MINimum, if you have hot sun and
a very low local humidity.
>Please no comments about how stupid my decision to have someone untested do this for me. Believe me I have kicked myself enough. Ande
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww... But it's OUR turn. Sorry.
Small claims court?
Get their contractor's license? Report them to the state board.
Point of law. THEY get ONE chance to repair the damage before you
can generally take them to task in court. Send confirming letters and
keep copies, send certified or such, as a follow-up of ANY phone
call you have with them. Carefully note times as well as names &
dates of the calls... voice tonality. Just don't send them ALL of this.
Save something up your sleeve for A) court, B) the co manager.
Pressure wash? I prefer a belt sander. Big ones for floors
may be over kill. Your $ but your time too. If you wet this,
do not stain for a while. I like their semi-transparent stuff.
I would be hesitant to use it over wood that has been so
mistreated thusly. Application of this is a but of a pain.
A second or overlapping coat can remove the semi-trans.
Roll on fast, then smooth with a brush. 2 workers, or do
2-4 boards at a time and don't get slop onto adjacent
boards till you are ready to do them. I like a month after
pressure washing except in AZ or such.
BillSF9c
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