When stain is peeling, gray, blotchy, or painted over, new stain will not last unless the old finish comes off. Media blasting is the cleanest way to strip failed coatings and weathered fibers so the next system can bond.
What blasting does
- Removes failed stain, paint, mildew staining, and gray surface wood
- Opens the pores so new stain soaks in instead of sitting on a slick film
- Stays dry — no week-long wait after a pressure wash
- Reaches checks, curves, and corners sanding misses
How a job typically runs
- Walk the house. Note rot, failed chink, and what is on the wood now.
- Protect windows, doors, and landscaping.
- Blast to clean, consistent wood.
- Detail and inspect before stain or chink goes on.
Blasting is usually the first step of a full restore. It can stand alone if you are prepping for a later stain date.