Re-Finishing Decks

Decks add life to any backyard. However, these additions do need some care and attention because they deteriorate over time. To bring back the beauty of your deck, you need to sand, re-stain and then re-finish it. To do this, you will need tools such as pressure washers, rollers with long handles, rags, brushes, safety glasses, rubber gloves, wood stain and paint roller pans. Carefully choose the colour of the wood stain you wish to apply. On average, you will need at least two quarts of stain for the deck.

Sand Stain Deck

Begin by cleaning the deck thoroughly using the pressure washer and removing dirt, bird poop and other unwelcome substances that have accumulated on the deck. Give the deck some time to dry. Sand it and then wipe it with damp cloth. Then, stain it using a brush or roller. Make even applications. Wait 24 hours before you apply a second or third coating of stain. Afterwards, you may adorn your deck a bit. You may buy planters, window boxes, trellises or pergola for your deck.