Over time, the finish on a wooden deck breaks down. Sun and weather naturally age the boards. Water penetrates into the wood where mold and mildew can build up and lead to rot. A thorough annual cleaning and application of fresh sealer will preserve the beauty of your deck and make it ...
We settled on a painted steel handrail with a wood curb and a wooden ledge (which is a really a place to set your drink … again, this is a lifestyle narrative at work here). I don’t like exterior metal handrails for the deck because they get hot – and you don’t want to spe...
Cleaning your wooden deck is part of its annual maintenance. The process removes decaying organic material that might erode the deck surface and prepares the wood for staining. Cleaning the deck also gives you the opportunity to check the wood for loose nails or rough spots that could cause tri...
How to Stain Wooden Furniture Prev NEXT By: Editors of Consumer Guide How to Sand Wooden Furniture© 2006 Publications International, Ltd. Always sand with the grain of the wood, making long, light, even strokes with a padded sanding block. Sanding, more than any other part of refinishin...
deck. Check that screws and nails are all set properly, and sand any rough spots. Wash the deck clean and allow it to dry before applying a stain. Tape plastic or paper over areas adjacent or touching the deck that might get splattered during painting, it saves on post-cleanup. That’...
You will need to allow the wood fence to dry before moving on to the next step. The following video is specifically about how to clean and prep a wooden deck, however it is also very relevant to how you can clean a fence for staining. ...
It’s a good idea to have a plan for your deck before an arborist comes to look at your trees. Mark the center of each abutment you’ll build to support the posts of your deck by inserting small wooden posts or flags in the ground under the tree. Use chalk or spray paint to mark...
Here are the 5 quick and easy steps you can take to get your wooden gazebo looking fabulous. How Do You Stain A Previously Stained Deck? Learn how the deck re-staining process can be completed in as little as 4 steps! How Do I To Stain An Adirondack Chair? Staining an Adirondack cha...
Once the deck is complete, you should go ahead and sand it. Now is also the time to stain and/or paint it. If you are doing so, make sure to read the instructions on the bottle to make sure you use them correctly. Other Tips While the above steps are a starting off point, some...
sand or remove old paint, you may release lead dust. Lead is toxic. Exposure to lead or lead dust can cause serious illness. Stripping the deck of existing product is often a prerequisite when it comes to refinishing or resealing a deck. Strippers work quickly – some in just minutes –...