Enliven your again patio or deck with out over spending on an costly transform job. Try how Sam Raimondi of DIY Huntress revamped her Grandparents’ patio deck with just a few easy coats of Olympic Exterior Wooden Stain.
Summertime is the right time to present your deck some love! I not too long ago determined to refresh my grandparents’ weathered deck of their yard with #1-rated Olympic Elite Stable Stain to present them a cute and sensible out of doors area to hang around on whereas caught at dwelling. This challenge took me just a few days to finish (fortunately, the climate held out) and made a huge effect of their yard.
Right here’s the earlier than:
Right here’s the after:
Not unhealthy for a protracted weekend of labor. Able to see how I did it? Let’s get began!
Step 1
First step in any deck challenge is to clear the deck and examine the boards to see if any have to be repaired or changed.
Step 2
As soon as 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 three
Subsequent, I cleaned off the deck utilizing a thick bristle brush.
Step four
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 backyard hose to soak all the crops surrounding the deck. This can assist dilute any resolution that touches the crops throughout cleansing.
Step 5
Subsequent, 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 energy washer on the bottom setting to scrub 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 simply knock down any splinters or fuzzy items of wooden that have been leftover from the facility washing. This can be performed utilizing a powered sander as properly. The quantity of sanding that can have to be performed will rely upon the situation of the wooden.
Step eight
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 wish to paint (i.e., the home, fence, and crops).
Step 9
Subsequent, I poured my cans of Olympic Elite Stable Stain right into a 5-gallon bucket to ensure the colour stayed constant. I selected a stable stain for this challenge as a result of the deck is a bit older, and the stable stain will give it a wealthy shade 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 curler to utilizing a deck stain applicator. However, 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 Stable 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 Go forward wholesome.
Discuss a metamorphosis!
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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’ way of life). My grandparents are stoked on their new out of doors area. I can’t wait to hold with them on their newly improved deck for espresso and board video games actually quickly!