Dec 14
Deck++Deck Sanding floor drum sander, grid, pressure washing, random-rotation, sanding
This what makes the difference between quality deck restoration and just deck refinishing, Most of the time you don’t need to bring heavy-duty equipment, like floor drum sander, on the deck during deck refinishing, but light sanding will do the trick. You’ll need to get rid of dead fiber attached the the deck surface, some kind of wood hair, sticking from the wood, as a result of stripping-brightening procedure. There are few different ways to do it, and if you choose hand-held random rotation sanders, be easier on the sandpapers grid. Remember, pressure washing opens wood pores, sanding – closes. If you choose fine sandpaper, it’ll create problems with sealant penetration.
Dec 14
Deck++Pressure Washing distance, low pressure, nozzles, pressure washing
Pressure washing is the process step, following the stripping. Using light pressure is the right thing to do. Do not try to use water force to scrub the old stain or paint. If stain is strong enough, you’ll break the wooden surface around first, and stain will laugh at you.
Don’t use too much water power, reduce pressure if you can, get bigger nozzles, and keep your distance. Also important to keep the same pattern and speed across the project, but that technique comes with experience.
Dec 14
Deck++Deck Cleaning brightener, low pressure, pressure washing, stripper
Depending on what you have on your deck, you need to find a good cleaner for your specific needs. We clean wood with few different types of cleaners. Good questions to ask before start cleaning are: What type of wood do I have? What type of stain currently have on the deck? Am I going to strip, or wash the wood? What I’m trying to clean (dirt, derbies, mold, algae)? If you know answers cleaning the deck will be fun. Just watch for correct concentration and neutralization schedule if applicable.
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