I have a client that had someone apply a sealant to his new 2 x 6 redwood deck. It is dry but sticky feeling when one walks on it. Is there a fix for this that I can tell him? Would a light hand sand with 120 Trimite sandpaper work?
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What is the weather where this is located? What did it say on the can regarding stirring well before and during use and the application temperature?
When I used the new water based formulation of copper napthalate, I found that whatever didn't penetrate left a sticky residue on the surface (stinky too). The manufacturer told me to scrub it with mineral spirits.
this is normal, when it's no longer tacky its time to recoat ..