The process, step by step.
Finish Identification
We identify the existing product (penetrating stain, film-forming stain, paint, or solid colour) before choosing a removal method. Wrong product choice means wrong result.
Chemical Stripping
Eco-friendly strippers are applied and allowed to dwell, breaking the bond between the old finish and the wood without raising grain or scorching.
Mechanical Removal
Scrapers, brushes, and low-pressure washing remove the loosened finish. Tight spots and recesses are worked by hand for complete removal.
Surface Ready
The result is bare, clean wood ready for sanding and new stain. We confirm the surface is stripped before moving on.
What you get.
Paint Stripping & Oil Restoration
The previous contractor had applied a solid stain, exactly the wrong product for a horizontal deck. Solid stain sits on the wood surface instead of penetrating it. Once water works underneath, it peels and traps moisture, accelerating rot from below. We power washed first, applied a chemical stripper, then used drum sanders, hand sanders, and grinders to remove every trace of the old paint. The result is a clean, open-grain surface ready to absorb a real finish. We applied Benjamin Moore Woodluxe in Teak, oil-based and translucent, which soaks into the wood rather than sitting on top. It will never peel or flake.
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