Without proper maintenance, a wooden deck won’t last long. To protect your deck and keep it looking like new, you need to refinish it and give it a fresh coat of stain. In this second video in our 2-part series on deck maintenance, we’ll show you the basics of sanding and staining a wooden deck.
Courtesy of PlanItDIY.com, this is an informative video on deck maintenance is full of good information.
Use a belt sander to level the surface of the deck and spots were the previous stain wasn’t removed.
Use a router and a round-over bit to even out the end of the deck.
Sweep or blow off sand dust.
Wait for a time when you will have a few sunny days in a row to allow stain to dry. Apply stain in even amounts.
Stay off the deck
Tools Needed
- Deck Stain
- Belt Sander
- Sanding Belts
- Extension Pole
- Wide China Bristle Brush
- Plastic Drop Cloth
- Router with ½-inch Round-over Bit
- Push Broom or Leaf Blower
