Summertime is the proper time to offer your deck some love! I lately determined to refresh my grandparents’ weathered deck of their yard with Olympic Exterior Stain to offer them a cute and sensible outside house to hang around on whereas caught at house. This undertaking took me just a few days to finish (fortunately, the climate held out) and made a huge effect of their yard.
Here’s the earlier than:
Here’s the after:
Not unhealthy for an extended weekend of labor. Ready to see how I did it? Let’s get began!
Step 1
First step in any deck undertaking is to clear the deck and examine the boards to see if any must be repaired or changed.
Step 2
Once the boards have been inspected (I fortunately didn’t have to exchange any), I knocked down any unfastened or lifted nails utilizing a hammer.
Step 3
Next, I cleaned off the deck utilizing a thick bristle brush.
Step 4
After eradicating particles from the deck, it was time to prep the yard for a deep deck cleansing. I began through the use of a garden hose to soak all the crops surrounding the deck. This will assist dilute any resolution that touches the crops throughout cleansing.
Step 5
Next, I added a bottle of Olympic Deck Cleaner to a handheld pump sprayer. I then used the sprayer to saturate the dry deck boards. I additionally made positive to make use of a thick bristled brush to work the answer into the boards. Then, I allowed the answer to take a seat for 10 – 15 minutes.
Step 6
After 10 – 15 minutes, I then used my power washer on the bottom setting to clean away the answer from the decking boards. I then let the deck dry for a full 24 hours.
Step 7
The subsequent day, I used a pole sander to only knock down any splinters or fuzzy items of wooden that have been leftover from the ability washing. This may also be accomplished utilizing a powered sander as properly. The quantity of sanding that can must be accomplished will rely on the situation of the wooden.
Step 8
After sanding, it was time to brush off the deck yet one more time after which put together it for stain by hanging plastic wrap on any surfaces I didn’t need to paint (i.e., the home, fence, and crops).
Step 9
Next, I poured my cans of Olympic Elite Solid Stain right into a 5-gallon bucket to verify the colour stayed constant. I selected a strong stain for this undertaking as a result of the deck is a bit older, and the strong stain will give it a wealthy colour however nonetheless emphasize the feel of the wooden.
Step 10
I then started to color the deck and began by spraying stain on the lattice and railings utilizing a paint sprayer. I additionally made positive to again brush the paint with a paintbrush to take away any drips or extra paint.
Step 11
When it was time to color the decking boards, I attempted just a few totally different strategies starting from making use of the paint with a paint roller to utilizing a deck stain applicator. But, in the long run I opted to make use of my handheld paint sprayer to use the end to the deck after which again brush every board with a paintbrush.
The Olympic Elite Solid Stain is a stain and sealant all-in-one. So I solely wanted to use two coats and wait two hours in between them. I then let the stain dry for 48 hours earlier than strolling on it or putting in some new patio furnishings and a small bistro set from The Home Depot.
Talk a few transformation!
Before:
After:
It’s fairly wonderful what just a few days of labor and a contemporary coat of stain can do to an area (and to your grandparents’ life-style). My grandparents are stoked on their new outside house. I can not wait to hold with them on their newly improved deck for espresso and board video games actually quickly!
