How to Paint a Wood Deck or Porch Floor | DIY Old Porch Refinish and Patch

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
  • I repainted and refinished the wood floor on our porch/deck over the summer. In this video, I show you step-by-step how I cleaned, edged, and paint rolled the floor, as well as how I patched a rotten spot. I used Behr brand "Fresh Cement" grey paint. Painting your wood floor is an easy way to refinish an outdoor area you can do in one day!
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Комментарии • 183

  • @chrisdidonna7386
    @chrisdidonna7386 2 года назад +5

    I always recommend crushed stone underneath new build porches and decks. This allows for any water to filter through the stone so it doesn't allow standing water to continuously evaporate on the bottom side of the boards. Since there is no sunlight underneath the decks moisture is always an issue.

  • @Buds4u
    @Buds4u 3 года назад +4

    Wow, you never know what you're going to find. Great job. Looks beautiful, and so do you....! 🌹

  • @ubidefeo
    @ubidefeo 3 года назад +6

    Kick ass process.
    I know a thing or two about renovation surprises.
    I bough my house in Amsterdam in 2006 and every time I lift a tile I find something that takes 20 times the effort to fix right. Construction workers in the Netherlands are most times a bad experience. Last project had to be redone twice in a year.
    Lately I am refusing to pay people to do a crappy job when I can do it myself, just slowly.
    I'm really enjoying your channel :)

  • @rmsmi1333
    @rmsmi1333 3 года назад +2

    Ingenious solution! I can't believe you cut it that straight with the multi-use tool.

  • @samuelmartinezroar777
    @samuelmartinezroar777 Год назад

    I have many years of construction experience and I can say you did a great job! my uncle was a general contractor and always told this to people "make sure you measure twice before cutting because I forgot my wood stretcher"

  • @shahar85
    @shahar85 3 года назад +3

    Seems many care about your feet. I actually think it's great you do what is fun for yourself! Being aware of consequences and choose what you want is your right.
    I enjoy to see how you have an idea and then just materialize it.
    By the time people in the comments here think what safety boots they should buy to paint their deck, you already built one!
    Please continue focusing on what makes you happy. If everyone knew how to make themselves happy, what a wonderful place it would be 💕

  • @bobmccann1886
    @bobmccann1886 3 года назад +3

    New fan of your channel. I love watching you work and your voice overs are priceless. I will follow your progress as best I can. Thank you.

  • @williambranham6249
    @williambranham6249 3 года назад +1

    The rotten joists remind me of rotten floor joists in a half bath that an inspector missed. Yes, after deconstruction of a sagging floor, a leaking toilet was being supported solely by 3 layers of thick linoleum. Great job and kudos to your brother for helping out and thumbs up to your skill.
    I'm not the safety police but I am experienced in the school of fails. Kicking rotten timbers with rubber soles , lose your balance and break a shin or puncture with a nail. Also using gloves in this situation might prevent a visit to the ER. At 74 I've been there. My wife and I love your show.

  • @frankdimas7371
    @frankdimas7371 3 года назад +3

    I’m a carpenter for living and your motivation and creativity is awesome not to mention yourself

    • @WelcometotheWoodsBlog
      @WelcometotheWoodsBlog  3 года назад +1

      Thank you!! That compliment means a lot coming from you!

    • @frankdimas7371
      @frankdimas7371 3 года назад +1

      Welcome to the Woods your welcome I subscribed to your channel I’m a fan now😄

    • @WelcometotheWoodsBlog
      @WelcometotheWoodsBlog  3 года назад +1

      @@frankdimas7371 I appreciate it!

  • @FalloutConspiracy
    @FalloutConspiracy 3 года назад

    I like how you tackled the problem head on instead of choosing to remain blissfully ignorant about what could potentially lie beneath the surface there. Inspiring! Most people would have been afraid to tear up the deck floor on an old house as doing so would most likely entail an arduous repair and/or replacement. Great job!

  • @alanjenkins7346
    @alanjenkins7346 3 года назад +1

    Gotta love projects on old houses. Your fix was excellent. Love the design you made. Awesome job !!

  • @edmiller5101
    @edmiller5101 3 года назад +2

    I wish I had you working for me when I was a Department Mgr in a Hardware Store before I retired. You do excellent work. Glad I for your site's

  • @jaspertanner3463
    @jaspertanner3463 3 года назад +2

    WOW, what a mess! Great job cleaning it up, framing it up and patching it. Looks nice!

  • @h.collier3544
    @h.collier3544 3 года назад +1

    God bless you! I had an almost identical experience with a hundred year old house. You never know what you're going to find!

  • @josephmarch5528
    @josephmarch5528 3 года назад +1

    I was glad to see you use your multi tool for the tricky cuts... I’ve been hesitant to buy one but now I see it in action... love the vids... good photography, great commentary... you have a calm, approachable style.. As a neophyte DIYer I get a little flustered by the big time pros... I’m sold!

    • @jemmas2299
      @jemmas2299 3 года назад

      Isolating saw is the best!!

  • @corydriver7634
    @corydriver7634 3 года назад +5

    Excellent solution for the rot repair. This project turned out nice.

  • @vince6829
    @vince6829 Год назад

    Nice job repairing the floor support. Thanks for sharing.

  • @garywilliams1759
    @garywilliams1759 2 года назад

    Great makeover - you have great skills, determination and imagination 👍

  • @Christie-gp2cy
    @Christie-gp2cy Год назад

    Hi Melissa. I just found your channel and subscribed immediately! I had planned on painting my porch floor and watched dozens of videos, bt yours was the best. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to your other projects!

  • @CraigConnors
    @CraigConnors 3 года назад

    The way the first jerry rigged repair was done is absolutely despicable, glad to see you repaired it correctly and it turned out great. Spraying the wood with Thompson's wood sealer could help it last much longer.

  • @flix4u
    @flix4u 3 года назад +2

    GR8 job as usual!
    Mile by mile it's a trial; yard by yard it's hard; but inch by inch it's a cinch." ~ Anonymous

  • @bfurailroad1104
    @bfurailroad1104 3 года назад +5

    You're a Master craftswoman & Princess of all trades, in sandals of course! Oh, and can't forget about the bare feet either. Cool!

  • @spinkey4842
    @spinkey4842 3 года назад

    the world needs more women with your mindset!

  • @Maitairanch
    @Maitairanch Год назад

    Cool video. I been procrastinating on fixing some mold rotted ply wood in my Rv. Motivated now

  • @waynesjeepman
    @waynesjeepman 3 года назад

    Porch looks great. Love the Geometric floor insert idea.

  • @detacheddad3396
    @detacheddad3396 3 года назад +4

    “Demo” barefoot with no gloves. This girl is LEGIT!
    Love your vids. Watched your deck build and couldn’t believe not one scratch on your hands after all that drilling/impact. Not crazy about Ridgid though.

  • @rafaelc4488
    @rafaelc4488 4 года назад +6

    Your face when you opened the porch floor ,
    WHat The Hell 😮. Lol
    Pretty Good job patching it up .
    High five girl ✋🏽

  • @michaelsylvester7272
    @michaelsylvester7272 3 года назад

    Hi Melissa,
    You sure turn a nice deck painting into a demo repair of dry rot in a finish of great thinking well done 👍🏼

  • @ImaginerImagines
    @ImaginerImagines 3 года назад

    You have good instincts and great building skills. Good job.

  • @Dragonballzgtvegeta
    @Dragonballzgtvegeta 3 года назад +3

    If Im ever lucky enough to find a woman as handy and creative as you I'm marrying her. Awesome Videos!!!

  • @MrMackanno
    @MrMackanno 3 года назад +1

    The first rule of removing a part of shaky deck flooring: Buy More Wood. Great idea the painted plywood, looks like a rug.

  • @davidlang80
    @davidlang80 3 года назад +2

    I own a Remodeling Company and I seriously want to hire you!

  • @MrRealpainter
    @MrRealpainter 3 года назад

    Great choice! I always use Behr for wood,and Valspar for concrete porches! But only Valspar for all interior work .

  • @leoyorkell3612
    @leoyorkell3612 3 года назад +1

    Get a reciprocating saw!!!!! Comes in so handy!!

  • @scottmcphee7730
    @scottmcphee7730 4 года назад +2

    Very good work! You would make Liz proud! :D

  • @sherylbawa408
    @sherylbawa408 3 года назад

    You are amazing! Making all your projects seem so easy.

  • @stevenshook3348
    @stevenshook3348 2 года назад

    I would highly recommend using bolts or lag screws to secure the new joists. Deck screws are not engineered for shear loading and can creep over time till failure. And if moisture and termites have been an issue in the past, this is even more important since the substrate (i.e., wood) may deteriorate over time.

  • @Flash1857
    @Flash1857 3 года назад

    JobMax Oscillating Multi-Tool Looks great. Good work.

  • @splugereport
    @splugereport 2 года назад

    You are such a bad ass. Hugely motivating. Thanks!

  • @jimtalor7971
    @jimtalor7971 3 года назад

    If the decorative patch is slippery maybe some adhesive non skid strips or cut out the larger non skid to match the pattern. A friendly safety tip from an old man who almost broke a hip climbing up a stairs.

  • @wileycoyotesr8623
    @wileycoyotesr8623 3 года назад +1

    A spectacular job well thought out. However I couldn't tell if the edges and underside of the plywood was sealed. Plywood edges are like sponges. :-) Thanks for sharing your work.

  • @gandarwhite
    @gandarwhite 3 года назад

    Nice job! Glad to see you didn't try kicking the rotten wood out barefooted! LOL I am prone to wearing flip flops while doing projects around the house but barefooted is not an option as I have picked up too many splinters that were way hard to remove!

  • @BigBear-qr4zn
    @BigBear-qr4zn 3 года назад

    Just stopping by to give my thumbs up 👍 and yes I have one of those tools there awesome. All I need is a electric chainsaw lol or a cordless 👍😁

  • @nordyfamily
    @nordyfamily 3 года назад

    Great work! Way to leave it better than you found it

  • @JerryAndJulieMusic
    @JerryAndJulieMusic 2 года назад

    Just subbed. I love fixer upper projects. Nice job!!

  • @normandong4479
    @normandong4479 3 года назад +1

    The discovery of the damaged porch and underneath is not uncommon for existing homes, but whenever you reach underneath the porch to remove rot and damage, always wear gloves or use a Shop Vac. Rusty nails, splinters and insects are not things to grab w/o gloves or a Shop Vac.

  • @JohnSTL68
    @JohnSTL68 3 года назад +9

    With all the foot comments you get every video, just change the name to “Welcome to the Woods, barefoot and confident”😆

  • @trangia12
    @trangia12 3 года назад +4

    You should have painted the underside of the patch. I also use pressure treated lumber and paint everything.

  • @allent555
    @allent555 4 года назад +1

    Great job / solid fix!!!!!

  • @msw5224
    @msw5224 3 года назад

    Looks great...You did a fine job on it...

  • @jemmas2299
    @jemmas2299 3 года назад

    You did so good!

  • @MMGJ10
    @MMGJ10 3 года назад +19

    Barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen?
    *NAH*
    Barefoot and working on the house!
    Respect.

    • @trevormcmanis
      @trevormcmanis 3 года назад +2

      Ratings... Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining😌

  • @johnmare849
    @johnmare849 3 года назад

    Cool patch.

  • @timbruce8188
    @timbruce8188 3 года назад

    Good Job. You do great work.

  • @macholoco65
    @macholoco65 3 года назад

    Very nice porch!

  • @maxinike1
    @maxinike1 2 года назад

    Look nice you and your good work

  • @MarcoPolo-ln4fn
    @MarcoPolo-ln4fn 3 года назад

    I wonder what your husband thinks while reading these comments lol. Good job on the deck. I would have gone with joist and spacers but what you did will definitely work. They're right though, as much as I like my feet free........wear some protective gear. Smh

  • @jimalford6359
    @jimalford6359 3 года назад

    You are awesome
    Love your videos

  • @bullwinkle69
    @bullwinkle69 3 года назад +1

    Nice job👍

  • @romeysiamese6662
    @romeysiamese6662 2 года назад

    Nice work. 😉

  • @jenniferbloom984
    @jenniferbloom984 3 года назад

    Great video. Makes it look easy. Thanks!

  • @chapterk-2586
    @chapterk-2586 3 года назад

    very nice job

  • @northeasthardytropicals541
    @northeasthardytropicals541 3 года назад

    Another good video 👍🏼

  • @KingOfHockeyNow
    @KingOfHockeyNow 3 года назад +6

    Nice job, but I think you should’ve used structural screws for the framing instead of deck screws. Only because they are supposed to be stronger.

  • @wireman9560
    @wireman9560 2 года назад

    also amazing job

  • @tim62744
    @tim62744 3 года назад

    Nice job🇮🇪☘️

  • @rkerby6375
    @rkerby6375 3 года назад

    Great job!

  • @Claymore1977
    @Claymore1977 3 года назад +5

    Judging by that porch, I would be seriously concerned about the rest of the floor joists in the house.

  • @ajvargas2555
    @ajvargas2555 3 года назад

    You are amazing the luckiest guy in the world your husband and the greatest guys future seal team your sons and of course hopefully just like her mom future diy gal daughter God bless your family and thanks

  • @ezzathanna1
    @ezzathanna1 Год назад

    Nice

  • @rickystutts6028
    @rickystutts6028 3 года назад

    GOOD JOB.

  • @johnchipman
    @johnchipman 3 года назад

    I was waiting for her to drop something on her foot. Now that would be entertaining!!

  • @xxxloyd
    @xxxloyd 3 года назад

    Çok rahatlatıcı ve sade olmuş,çalışırken eldiven kullanmayı ihmal etmeyin

  • @adnanjaradat825
    @adnanjaradat825 3 года назад +1

    You are amazing woman

  • @schuur10
    @schuur10 3 года назад

    You can realy stand your man as a woman, i like those.
    As a tip (like other coments below this one} Its very important to have a good air flow under the porch construction. it will make your wood dry faster after wet days. Keeps it free from humungus fungus, and make it a nice place for ground spiders who take other bugs that want to eat your wood.
    About the chainsaw, Take please a steady position to have full control over your chainsaw.
    (don,t sit down and cut sideways) in this one you had to kneel with your left legg on the floor and your right legg standing in the hole. In that order you have your body ,face and cut all in the same direction. in case of a kick-up the saw could hit your pretty head...please keep it pretty for us ;-)

  • @Cerco170
    @Cerco170 4 года назад +1

    I like your Thrivent shirt

    • @WelcometotheWoodsBlog
      @WelcometotheWoodsBlog  4 года назад +1

      Ha! I got it playing volleyball.

    • @Cerco170
      @Cerco170 4 года назад

      @@WelcometotheWoodsBlog oh cool. I have a friend who is a financial planner for them.

    • @WelcometotheWoodsBlog
      @WelcometotheWoodsBlog  4 года назад +1

      They give shirts away like crazy round here lol!

  • @daniloramosino9620
    @daniloramosino9620 3 года назад

    Spettacolare, bravissima.

  • @michaelhagen76
    @michaelhagen76 3 года назад

    Great video. Didn't notice your feet lol

  • @kevinbryant6459
    @kevinbryant6459 3 года назад

    Cute.

  • @RS-pq5mo
    @RS-pq5mo 3 года назад

    I wish you were my neighbor !!

  • @TheExcellentLaborer
    @TheExcellentLaborer 3 года назад

    I love my ridgid tool. Have you exercised the warranty yet?

  • @thomascostello5780
    @thomascostello5780 3 года назад

    under stairs, behind drywall, etc... are garbage cans for construction crews - anywhere that will be covered up

  • @JOEMODE4U
    @JOEMODE4U 3 года назад

    Just a thought, but wouldn't it have been better to have used treated lumber, as well as marine grade plywood so your not having to replace your work down the road? At most, perhaps putting a coat of paint on the back of the plywood, or Thompson's Water Sealer on the joists and plywood.

  • @bill0118
    @bill0118 3 года назад

    Yea, it's a little bit more than just painting!

  • @40redfox40
    @40redfox40 3 года назад

    That is so cool! Great repair work also.

  • @JUST_MORELLA
    @JUST_MORELLA 3 года назад

    Thank you for sharing this. Great info. and tool recommendations. My question is, did the floor only need 1 gallon of paint?

  • @nicholasking29
    @nicholasking29 3 года назад +1

    I would have primed the underside of the patch at the least. Probably painted it black to.

  • @garyhodges8931
    @garyhodges8931 3 года назад

    awesome

  • @trevortoop5166
    @trevortoop5166 3 года назад

    When a girl says "I just used my chainsaw" you know you are working with the real deal.

  • @waderue
    @waderue 3 года назад +2

    you need dolly to help more those heavy thing , check like harbor freight they have stuff you can to help you move heavy stuff

  • @buchzone
    @buchzone 3 года назад

    Hello Buying a hand truck is worthwhile for transporting larger items around the property.

  • @he-got-a-new-mommy
    @he-got-a-new-mommy 3 года назад

    Got a good ssa on that one

  • @userbosco
    @userbosco 3 года назад

    @2:41 - We call that "Demolition and discovery"... Been there! Question: What finish was the white paint you used on the porch walls? Satin?

  • @ML-ks2lj
    @ML-ks2lj 4 года назад +1

    For the stick and wood filler: did you apply filler before adding the stick?
    Are you up for hire?

    • @WelcometotheWoodsBlog
      @WelcometotheWoodsBlog  4 года назад +1

      I kind of applied them together. Haha, no I'm just a gal working on my own house. 🙂

    • @Iazzaboyce
      @Iazzaboyce 3 года назад

      @@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Using sticks is not the best - better fix would be to chisel out the area to accept a new piece of wood and glue it in place.

  • @mrobvious5892
    @mrobvious5892 3 года назад

    They should have used Hot dipped galvanized nails and joist hangers! I found out the hard way on my deck, all of the exterior screws are severely rusted!!! (Year 15) and in bad need of replacement. The joist hanger manufacturer specifies in writing that only hot dipped galvanized nails are to be used with their joist hangers!!! No exterior screws allowed!!!!!! My decks sidewalk was supported with numerous exterior grade screws and pressure treated lumber. The screws rotted and the support beams are collapsing!! Imagine what’s gonna happen at year 10, 15 or 20 When someone brings a very heavy refrigerator across that porches repaired area and the rusty screws give way!! 🥴

  • @hunterbatten4011
    @hunterbatten4011 3 года назад +1

    i knew the comments would be weird

  • @whyme3286
    @whyme3286 3 года назад

    I can’t believe you used a chainsaw WITH shoes on!

  • @davehernandez4177
    @davehernandez4177 3 года назад +2

    Once again, great job young lady. My wife and I are enjoying your videos. But if I may., this is the Dad in me talking, would please protect yourself with gloves and work boots?

  • @user-mq5mk2ew4k
    @user-mq5mk2ew4k 3 года назад

    Красотка, а чем занимается твой супруг? Всю его работу делаешь сама... )))

  • @qinggong9250
    @qinggong9250 3 года назад

    👍👍👍👍👍👍