How to Refinish and Refurbish Your Old Deck

Do you have a deck that has fallen on hard times and needs a thorough overhaul to bring it back to its former glory? Follow these simple deck refinishing refurbishing steps and check the magic effect they have on your deck. · Inspect the deck: Clean the deck with a power blower or broom and visually inspect the surface for severely cupped, split, or rotting wood deck boards. If you see any, the boards will have to be replaced. · Clean the deck: Use wood cleaners to clean the deck if it has a clear or semi-transparent wood stain. These cleaners are very effective for removing mildew stains and ultra-violet caused bleaching of the wood. If a deeper deck refinishing refurbishing job is necessary, use a power washer to strip the paint. Be cautious of the pressure. For softwood like cedar, do not go above 600 psi. · Sand the deck:...