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I am using Redwood decking that is being milled from wine vats. What prep work can I use to assure proper adhesion of a deck stain?

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I am using Redwood decking that is being milled from wine vats. What prep work can I use to assure proper adhesion of a deck stain?

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Your question, while unique, has a very simple answer. Obviously the redwood is well cured and contains many of the natural resins and ingredients which were once in the live healthy redwood tree. A great amount of tannin compounds and other natural ingredients from the wine have now absorbed into the wood, they need to be stabilized. Therefore, once the wood is milled the most important thing to do is to immediately pre-dip every piece in Deck Boss . This process will provide the ultimate in performance and appearance. In short, if you pre-dip each piece of redwood as it is milled in one of our Deck Boss tinted formulas at least three separate times and another coat or two once the deck is built, you will have an unbelievable showpiece. This process can easily be accomplished by building a long box with a bottom, two sides, and two end caps. Then line the box with plastic wrap and pour Deck Boss into the long box, which now resembles a sluice box. After soaking each piece for a minute

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