Can it be used as a powerwasher?Can I paint a deck with it using water or oil base paint?
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Power washer - no. There is no power behind the spray to remove debris. You can use it to paint a deck with oil or water based paint, but you may want to use the roller attachment for that.
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The unit is not a power washer, no. It is a paint sprayer. It can spray both oil based and latex paints and stains.
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Very interesting question. I know you rinse it out with water but I don't think you are going to get enough pressure to wash the deck. I use stain in mine. It cleans out with water..but the instructions do say something about using oil base..it is more difficult to get out and have to use a different cleaning agent. So really, I can't answer; only to say yes and no. I do like it for stain and it does a great job...at least it did the first year. Let's see what it does this summer when I stain the second side of my log. I do a side a year and a side of my garage. Good luck; it is a good machine. read and read before you choose. that's what I did!! Very interesting question. I know you rinse it out with water but I don't think you are going to get enough pressure to wash the deck. I use stain in mine. It cleans out with water..but the instructions do say something about using oil base..it is more difficult to get out and have to use a different cleaning agent. So really, I can't answer; only to say yes and no. I do like it for stain and it does a great job...at least it did the first year. Let's see what it does this summer when I stain the second side of my log. I do a side a year and a side of my garage. Good luck; it is a good... » Read More Very interesting question. I know you rinse it out with water but I don't think you are going to get enough pressure to wash the deck. I use stain in mine. It cleans out with water..but the instructions do say something about using oil base..it is more difficult to get out and have to use a different cleaning agent. So really, I can't answer; only to say yes and no. I do like it for stain and it does a great job...at least it did the first year. Let's see what it does this summer when I stain the second side of my log. I do a side a year and a side of my garage. Good luck; it is a good machine. read and read before you choose. that's what I did!! « Show Less
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I don't know about using it as a pressure washer, I don't think so. I used mine to seal a deck with latel sealer and I have used it many times for latex paint, will also work for oil.
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No, you cannot use it as a power washer. You could, but it wouldn't be effective at all. Yes you can spray a deck with it. Just make sure you watch out for over spray hitting your house or anything else you do not want paint to get on. Water base paint is fine and very easy to clean, just pump water through it to clean up. You can spray oil base but you will need about a gallon of thinner to clean it out.
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I power wash my deck. It took of the all the old paints, stains. IF I hold it same spit too much it peels of the wood too. I think it does the job
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They don't list horsepower with this type of machine. They list PSI, which is 3100. That is a bigger engine than usual. I have several trees around my deck which cause the deck to stain green and brown from the leaves, etc. This washer got it out easily. I'm really quite impressed with it.
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I use it mostly for oil based paint. but it should work for water based as well
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Yes. Amazon demonstrates it in the pictures and video posted with this item at the top. The owners manual also states so, as does the manufactures website on this item. http://www.blackanddecker.com/power-tools/PHV1810.aspx I use a little Dawn dishwashing soap, but I'm sure any would work well. I bought mine from Amazon in Feb. 2011 and it still works like a champ. I love it so much that I have given this same item as gifts.
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I wouldn't think so. Its not rated for water that I know of. I use mine for inside painting and drywall work. Love it!!
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I would say yes that should work fine. The pressure washing will remove all the dirt and probably some of the original stain too. That will prepare the surface for the restore product. Just make sure to let your deck dry for a few days before applying restore and dry again for a few days after application. You can add water to the restore as needed and use a standard paint roller. They suggest buying the same color in the restore stain and applying that between the boards before starting.
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No. You don't have to oil this pump. It is simply plug n play - so to speak. Drop the old one off, line up the key on the shaft with the slot on the new one. Press on and align the bolt holes. Bolt together. Warning - motor is not attached to the power washer deck while the pump is off. It will fall off if jostled.
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Yes you can , sand , or water, just like an umbrella stand. Myself I opted to purchase 2 bags of cement and made a form and poured it around the base and painted the base. Looks very nice if I do say so myself, and I do lol. I also bought a nite dusk to dawn power strip , so it comes on and off as it should love it, a reallly good buy..
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Here is the site to look up your answers. http://www.homeright.com/products/steammachine-multi-purpose-power-steamer The pad is washable and reusable. To steam your painted walls may be too much and peel the paint. Check with the company about that.
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I think it would be. I used this last summer on my sidewalks and a large concrete deck underneath my wooden deck and have to say I was impressed with its power. It's great for its size and cost. That being said because it's small it took me longer than a larger unit. I don't use a pressure washer often enough to justify a more expensive one. Also I had tried one from Walmart and returned it....no power at all. This was 100 times better! Hope this helps
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I am not sure what power coat paint is but this is a very efficient sander. I suppose if you equip it with coarse paper it would take paint off pretty well. I used it primarily to strip a mahogany porch floor of stains and grime. Worked great.
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No, its got a pretty powerful stream but not that strong. You would be looking for something more along the lines of a power washer.
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I don't know, I would say probably yes. But it is such a big mess to use, that I returned mine. It's easier to paint your deck with a toothbrush than it is to use the power roller and clean it. I had one 20 years ago and it was great. I painted a whole house with it. The new ones are not worth buying.
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NOPE! This sprayer is for applying water soluable solutions...not for washing. You need a pressure washer or a garden hose and a broom to clean the poop off your deck!
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I would not recommend this for a deck for a few reasons: 1. It is very soft, even when cured. It would handle the weather great, but would be destroyed by foot traffic very quickly. 2. It is a High Gloss (think glasslike) finish and I would think VERY slippery when wet. 3. It is very expensive, and you'd need multiple (8+) coats to build it up. I would check with the manufacturer to see if they have a different product suitable to your needs.
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This is a very durable and powerful washer, and yet is lightweight and easy to start. if you're going to add a deck washer, make sure it is rated for the pressure and has handlebars. We have used this unit for several hours a day (about 9 hours), for about 5 days straight to be ready for an outside inspection, and it has performed beautifully. Typically, though, we use it pretty much as you describe.