How to stain/paint wood porch floor with oil stain?

by Betty

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I have a cooking oil stain on/in wood porch floor and want to do something to make floor look clear. I tried powder, decreaser and Dawn but neither worked to remove stain. Any suggestions? Paint?? Stain??

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Kelli L. Milligan on Mar 17, 2019

Did you try Sanding it out?

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- Betty on Mar 17, 2019
  
  Thank you but I think sanding the spot would make the area more noticeable. Don't want to sand entire porch but may have to. ☺
  
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Jewellmartin on Mar 17, 2019

Since you have used the degreasers I would recommend, my next step would be to sand the area, restrain, and reseal. Best wishes!

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- Betty on Mar 17, 2019
  
  Thank you but I think sanding the spot would make the area more noticeable. Don't want to sand entire porch but may have to. ☺ Thought about trying a dark color paint. ???
  
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Suellen Hintz on Mar 17, 2019

Try cat litter next, a finer texture rather than coarse.

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- Betty on Mar 17, 2019
  
  Probably too late for this as it has soaked into the wood for a while. Thanks for responding.
  
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- Suellen Hintz on Mar 17, 2019
  
  I've read articles that state cat litter will remove oil stains from concrete but I don't know if it's sealed or not; this means it may or may not work on wood.
  
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