- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Refinishing/Restoring a deck
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:28 am
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:28 am
I have a large two-tiered deck and it is in need of refinishing. I moved in a about a year and a half ago and the prior homeowners just threw a coat of paint over it prior to selling. The paint is now chipping already.
I am considering taking on the job myself but I am not fully sure what I am getting myself in to. I know I need to strip the paint, sand it, then stain and seal it.
I have been looking for an excuse to buy a power-washer so now I finally have one. I am making a list now of all the stuff I need to buy to prep and the list just keeps growing.
Anybody have any tips or tricks? Is this something I should even try to do myself, or pay someone to do it for me?
I was planning to start this afternoon and have set aside the whole weekend for the project.
Thanks for your help.
I am considering taking on the job myself but I am not fully sure what I am getting myself in to. I know I need to strip the paint, sand it, then stain and seal it.
I have been looking for an excuse to buy a power-washer so now I finally have one. I am making a list now of all the stuff I need to buy to prep and the list just keeps growing.
Anybody have any tips or tricks? Is this something I should even try to do myself, or pay someone to do it for me?
I was planning to start this afternoon and have set aside the whole weekend for the project.
Thanks for your help.
7
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:31 am to dawgM2
Yeah, I've done it a few times. It's not bad, but can be time consuming. My advice is to buy a lot of beer and bribe your friends to help you.
You could also go pick up some Messicans at Home Depot.
You could also go pick up some Messicans at Home Depot.
This post was edited on 3/31/17 at 9:32 am
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:33 am to maximum overdrive
quote:
My advice is to buy a lot of beer and bribe your friends to help you.
I like it
quote:
You could also go pick up some Messicans at Home Depot.
even better
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:35 am to dawgM2
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:38 am to dawgM2
Easiest would be to rent a floor sander and stain/paint with roller or sprayer.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:41 am to Elusiveporpi
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:44 am to dawgM2
If you complete this task in one weekend you are doing something wrong. It will require more time. Don't get in a hurry and cut no corners.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:45 am to dawgM2
I just did re-did my mom's back deck with the Behr Deck Over product. It goes on thick so you'll use more than you think but it puts a coating on old wood that feels really nice on bare feet. We did the dark gray like this.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:45 am to dawgM2
Have it replaced with Enwood. No maintenance required and it comes with a 30 year fade and stain warranty. You win.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:47 am to Sody Cracker
Good to know. Never done it before so I was just estimating. Could I get all the paint stripped and have it sanded by the end of the day Sunday? Supposed to rain Monday so I could do the finish on Tuesday or wednesday
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:48 am to MightyYat
I think I saw that on a "this old house" video. Looked nice. Is it messy or difficult to do?
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:55 am to dawgM2
quote:
I think I saw that on a "this old house" video. Looked nice. Is it messy or difficult to do?
It's more time consuming than the videos online lead you to believe but it's worth it. We pressure washed then rented a sander from Home Depot for the day for $70. Did 2 passes to take off any rough spots and to give it a clean surface. Then another quick pressure wash to get rid of the dust. Then started the coating. What we learned is it was easier to put two people on brush duty making sure to get the coating into the grooves and then have one person come behind them with the roller.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 9:57 am to TrebleHook
quote:
Easiest would be to rent a floor sander and stain/paint with roller or sprayer.
I don't think any amount of sanding will remove the paint from between the boards in the gaps. I think stain will not be an option and he will have to go back with paint...
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:09 am to wickowick
About to head to Lowes. Hopefully someone there will be helpful. Unfortunately we don't have a Home Depot here.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:11 am to wickowick
I'd use a side grinder to get between the gaps
Or a dremel tool with sander
Or a dremel tool with sander
This post was edited on 3/31/17 at 10:12 am
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:11 am to MightyYat
That stuff has a ton of complaints about chipping off easily - any issues for you?
I've seen poor reviews from professional sites on it as well
I've seen poor reviews from professional sites on it as well
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:22 am to dawgM2
Previous owners may have screwed you by putting a coat of paint on it. Unlikely you will be able to go back and stain it without just a tremendous amount of work removing old paint. Pressure washing is going to make a mess from all the paint that is removed. Not much choice there though. Hopefully the wood is still solid or else the washer will find and exploit any soft spots.
My weekend will undoubtedly be better than yours.
My weekend will undoubtedly be better than yours.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 10:59 am to LSUfan20005
quote:
That stuff has a ton of complaints about chipping off easily - any issues for you?
I've seen poor reviews from professional sites on it as well
Nothing yet. I think if you just slap that stuff on without preparing the surface you may run into some issues I guess.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 11:05 am to dawgM2
As others have mentioned. Rent a floor/drum sander. Might have to rent an edger too. DO NOT pressure wash it. Pressure washing anything but the hardest woods is very tricky. Its very easy to gouge it. Especially trying to remove paint. Even if you pressure wash it youll likely still have to sand it so just get a drum sander with a bunch of 36 grit paper and work your way to 80-120 grit.
If staining try to use a lighter color if its in the sun. The heat/UV will destroy dark stains. Make sure the deck boards are COMPLETELY dry and dust free. The key to making stain last is to start with a very thinned out coat and work your way up to the pure cut of the product using multiple light coats. Also, oil based stains usually penetrate better and last longer.
Something many dont consider is you can always flip the deck boards over depending on the construction of the deck. It will give you a brand new surface to work with thats already been dried out. Watch for cupping.
If staining try to use a lighter color if its in the sun. The heat/UV will destroy dark stains. Make sure the deck boards are COMPLETELY dry and dust free. The key to making stain last is to start with a very thinned out coat and work your way up to the pure cut of the product using multiple light coats. Also, oil based stains usually penetrate better and last longer.
Something many dont consider is you can always flip the deck boards over depending on the construction of the deck. It will give you a brand new surface to work with thats already been dried out. Watch for cupping.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 12:07 pm to nola000
Thanks for the tips.. I'll let yall know how it goes
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News