“How to build a wood deck” is a question that I ask myself more times than you might think. Despite having drawn up a lot of them in my career, I still find new ways to build them. Maybe I just find them pleasant since they hint at certain lifestyle activities, or maybe it’s...
An oil/alkyd-based finish protects best, but water-based finishes are easier to apply and clean up. Follow the label directions to apply the finish in line with the wood grain—typically using a pad or brush.Your result will be a deck that provides you with years of lasting beauty and ...
How To Remove an Old Deck Stain When restoring an older wood deck, it’s essential to prep the wood correctly. Not doing so can lead to premature failure of the new deck stain. No matter the brand or cost of a deck stain, it will not last as long as it should if it isn’t appl...
This is the easiest option, but also the most expensive. There are plenty of services that will be happy to haul your junk away for a fee. These services usually charge by the pound. Most will give an estimate, so call around to see who is willing to haul away your old wood for the...
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Sweeping the leaves, dirt, and debris off your wood deck can be enough to keep it relatively clean—that is, unless it’s coated in a layer of something slimy. In addition to making your deck slippery, and potentially dangerous, the growth of algae, moss, and/or fungi can do some seri...
Deck Sealing Step 1: Inspection Deck Sealer - How To Seal Your Deck The first thing you want to do when learning how to seal your deck is survey the wood deck itself. While walking around the perimeter and on the surface of your deck, take a careful inventory of any defects. You want...
Solid wood stainsare for deck surfaces that have a lot of imperfections, or you just want to add a splash of color. Also note that you’ll get more protection out of stains on the semi-solid to solid side of the transparency spectrum — which are better for older, more vulnerable wood...
✓Allow you to upgrade your existing wood deck tohigh-performance, low-maintenance composite decking. ✓Keep deck board aesthetics consistent across the full deck surface. That means you won’t have mismatched color portions across your deck. ...
nonprofessional use. Oxalic acid must be used on the entire surface of the wood, because in most cases it also bleaches out old stain. You may have to bleach the entire piece of furniture to get an even color. Oxalic acid is more effective in lightening open-grained wood than close-...