tree sap on deck

05-07-2010, 03:44 PM	#1
igneous retired guy   Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 114	tree sap on deck I just painted the first coat of stain on my deck and noticed that in one spot, tree sap has risen from the wood. What is the best way to remove the sap before applying the second coat? How long do I have to wait after removal? Thanks.

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05-07-2010, 06:29 PM	#2
tpolk Member   Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: central virginia mountains Posts: 1,857	tree sap on deck sometimes they will bleed out for a while. not sure what to seal with probably need to ask the folks you got your finish from what to use under it __________________ The older I get the better I was

05-08-2010, 07:46 PM	#3
slickshift Tired, Cold, and Damp     Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 3,089	tree sap on deck Best solution: Deck board removal and replacement Those "bleeders" can cause havoc for years ...or never show up again Any "fix" at this point "might work, might not"