Step 1 – Sweep the
Deck
To begin the process of restoring
your deck, begin by sweeping it clean. If you have a leaf blower use this as
well.
Step 2 – Power
Wash the Deck
Use a power washer to thoroughly
remove dirt build up, pitch, and flaking sealer material.
Step 3 – Replace
Popped Nails
Use your hammer to remove and replace
popped nails. Popped nails are nails that have worked their way up overtime due
to the constant change of temperatures. Replace the popped nails with slightly
larger nails to ensure they hold the decking material to the deck joists.
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Step 4 – Realign
Twisted Deck Boards
Using your claw, remove nails from
deck boards that have twisted. Once the nails have been removed, realign the
board using your claw and while holding the board into position, install new
nails into the decking material. Place the new nails into the pre-existing nail
holes of the decking material.
Step 5 – Replace
Damaged Deck Boards
If any deck boards are damaged, e.g.
splits or cracks, replace these boards altogether.
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Step 6 – Repair Warped or Twisted Railings
If the deck rails are in rough shape,
replace them with new material. I would highly recommend replacing them with
composite decking boards as they will hold up for a lifetime.
Step 7 – Sand Deck
Using a pole sander and rough grit
sand paper, sand the deck surface down.
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Step 8 – Sweep the
Deck
Once the deck has been sanded sweep
and leaf blow the deck clean.
Step 9 – Apply
Deck Cleaning Solution
Apply a deck cleaning solution to the
deck. Work it into the wood with a broom and then rinse thoroughly.
Again, use the pressure washer to
remove any residual deck cleaning solution
Step 10 – Apply
Sealer / Paint / Stain
Once the deck is free from dust and
other material and is thoroughly dry, apply a quality watersealer, stain, or
paint to the deck surface.
With these 10 steps your deck will
look as good as new!!
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