Hey all! This is my second post on this forum and I'm very grateful for this community.
I am hoping someone can tell me how to make the wood in my cabin look a little nicer. I've been reading Don Casey's book which includes a section on wood refinishing, but I'm not sure if I've correctly diagnosed my issue and also not clear on what he would suggest if so.
I will attach some pictures. Much of the wood has a blotchy discoloration. My best guess as someone without any relevant experience is that the wood was painted with a sealer that is now flaking off.
The toe rail on deck has a similar look.
Is there anything I can do? What do you suggest? Would I need to sand it down before resealing? Can it be done by hand? What grit? What sealer? I assume just painting over this wouldn't look nice.
I am hoping someone can tell me how to make the wood in my cabin look a little nicer. I've been reading Don Casey's book which includes a section on wood refinishing, but I'm not sure if I've correctly diagnosed my issue and also not clear on what he would suggest if so.
I will attach some pictures. Much of the wood has a blotchy discoloration. My best guess as someone without any relevant experience is that the wood was painted with a sealer that is now flaking off.
The toe rail on deck has a similar look.
Is there anything I can do? What do you suggest? Would I need to sand it down before resealing? Can it be done by hand? What grit? What sealer? I assume just painting over this wouldn't look nice.