How To Restore A Worn-Out/Weathered Deck

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
  • In this video I'm restoring my weathered deck (actually front porch) by cleaning, sanding, and staining the wood.
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Комментарии • 199

  • @shannongodinez9979
    @shannongodinez9979 Год назад +17

    I very much a simple, self explanatory video without all the extra whooplah! Thanks so much for sharing! ❤

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @Greg400
      @Greg400 Год назад +1

      Great music too

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад +1

      Thank you!!

    • @lahaza6515
      @lahaza6515 3 месяца назад

      That "extra hoopla" would be helpful in the way of power washing it first & letting it dry thoroughly for a couple of dry/hot days.
      More than a sweep is important to get all the extra dirt & wood grain that came up with sanding.
      "Looks" good, but if you want it to last?
      Best to get all mold off a good anti mold cleaning solution or at least Dawn & vinegar solution, then a super rinse, let dry thoroughly and THEN sand.
      After sanding vacuuming or blowing it with a super strong blasting blower to get all the sanding dust out of the grain.

  • @JS-oh4ee
    @JS-oh4ee Год назад +11

    GREAT idea with the jug! Looks nice! Thank you.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      You're welcome and thanks for noticing! Are you planning to stain a deck or porch soon?

  • @alandoss9352
    @alandoss9352 2 месяца назад +3

    Good job on a rough looking deck. When it gets to this point in deterioration, I would think that paint would have done a better job of covering the imperfections. The same process is involved, but the finished product would look newer.

  • @squishysquid9505
    @squishysquid9505 Год назад +15

    Thank you! Feeling much more confident about doing my own deck now :)

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      You can do it!

    • @pepperj
      @pepperj Год назад +2

      Me too! Annnnd now my deck is on fire.

    • @OllyhayOffittmay
      @OllyhayOffittmay 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, same! Gonna attempt tomorrow.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  7 месяцев назад

      Awesome! Good luck and let me know how it turn out and if you have any questions

  • @icedteamama176
    @icedteamama176 15 дней назад +1

    Looks like you used acrylic/water based stain in Redwood color…how’s it holding up after 3 years? Does the deck get a lot of afternoon sun? Thanks!

  • @bradleyparker5941
    @bradleyparker5941 Год назад +7

    Nice video fo sho 💯 this the same process i was looking for. looks easy affordable and can hold up few more years dependingon the weather.much love. mr ron

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад +3

      Thanks! Yep it has held up for me for almost 3 years now. It could use some touch up, maybe when spring comes along

    • @bthemedia
      @bthemedia Год назад

      @@howtofixitworkshop thank you for the note… was wondering how well it held up. About to redo an old wood deck that was painted… planning to sand and solid stain/seal or paint. Would like to have stain and wood texture that will last a few years at least.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      It has held up for almost 3 years for me. But it's ready for another facelift.. The wood is all still in pretty good shape

  • @carlosbenitez6827
    @carlosbenitez6827 Год назад +2

    Adding to my house Playlist! Thank you!

  • @SortaJunpei
    @SortaJunpei 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm over here just wanting that song track. That is some good jazz

  • @dennisgrubbs1929
    @dennisgrubbs1929 Год назад +5

    Excellent job thanks for the video

  • @sukhpalsandhu6341
    @sukhpalsandhu6341 6 месяцев назад

    Powerwash and seal once dry, you did a great quality job, nice

  • @harbin88
    @harbin88 3 месяца назад +4

    Well, it still does not look that great, I mean the woods still have rough grains and cracks showing. I wonder if you could fill the crack in the wood to make them surface smooth?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  3 месяца назад +2

      There is a product that is supposed to fill in cracks, but I think they peal out over time. Staining isn't a perfect refinish, but it protects the wood and helps it last longer. I did this 4 years ago and it's still in decent shape

    • @harbin88
      @harbin88 3 месяца назад +1

      @howtofixitworkshop OK, that makes sense, thanks!​

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  3 месяца назад +1

      You're welcome!

  • @heatherthomas3011
    @heatherthomas3011 4 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for this!

  • @anibel88
    @anibel88 3 месяца назад

    Thank you! I am going to venture out to do this myself

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  3 месяца назад

      Best of luck to you, let us know if you have any questions

  • @marcellarice7347
    @marcellarice7347 3 года назад +6

    I wonder how it will look in 2-3 years? I read that I should have cleaned and "brightened" the wood for the stain to last; I did what you did and after 2-3 years it needed to be re-done totally.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  3 года назад +9

      The wood needed to be replaced or re stained? My wood is about 14 years old, I stain it every 2-3 years

    • @ng3069
      @ng3069 2 года назад +19

      They all need to be redone after 2 or 3 years. Stains do not last 10 years like they claim.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +6

      Totally agree

    • @danieltaylor4819
      @danieltaylor4819 2 года назад +4

      @@ng3069 That's the truth.

  • @Stargate555
    @Stargate555 2 года назад +6

    Would using a Exterior Primer help with filling gaps and adhesion before applying the final coat?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +1

      I guess that's an option. I think the stain I used had some kind of primer in it

  • @darrellgordon9224
    @darrellgordon9224 2 года назад +3

    Some comments about why you chose the finish that you put on would be helpful.

  • @Arejayy8
    @Arejayy8 Год назад +3

    What are looking for when sanding? Just a rough feeling or smooth?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      I was going for a little rough so that the stain would soak in really well

  • @KundelCrane
    @KundelCrane Год назад +2

    great restoration!

  • @OldManTomJulio
    @OldManTomJulio 2 года назад +1

    Came here for decking tips and leaving with an itch to go play disc golf. (Jomez theme)

  • @tonyeze7233
    @tonyeze7233 2 года назад +7

    Great video! Hey where can I rent the tool you used in brushing the floor and what is it called?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +6

      Hi Tony, are you referring to the orbital sander? I think you can rent them at the home center or purchase them. They're pretty cheap. I think there is a link in the video description

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад

      That's probably right

  • @ianmc87
    @ianmc87 2 месяца назад

    Good video, thank you. I need to do this with my deck which looks quite a bit like yours when you started working on it. However, the previous owners of my home covered the deck board with blue paint which is peeling off. I don't know if they stained it or weather-proofed it in anyway. Is it a mistake paint the wood after it is sanded and stained? Does that undermine or compromise the protection of the deck boards?

  • @woodstream6137
    @woodstream6137 Год назад +3

    How many sanding pads did you go through and what grit(s)? I think that would kill my back

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад +3

      Probably just 2 pads, I believe it was 80 grit. Yeah it was probably a back killer fort be too

  • @ageegeorge146
    @ageegeorge146 Год назад +2

    No repairs of damaged buckling surface?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      There wasn't any rotten wood so we just cleaned it real good, sanded down the rough spots and stained. It has held up pretty well for a couple years but needs some touch up.

  • @Joe-eg7ml
    @Joe-eg7ml Год назад +2

    Plan to repaint since the previous owner use intdoor paint to paint deck. And after 2 seasons about 30% is peeling. Just wondering can I just use a regular sander(the square one) also what grit of sandpaper did u use?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      Yeah the square sander would work too. I think the round oscillating sander would be a little quicker though. I think I used 80 grit sand paper

  • @wingedwanderer2646
    @wingedwanderer2646 3 года назад +9

    Hi, maybe a noob question, but would those cracks not get bigger with time ?
    Is staining good enough to prevent any further damage?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  3 года назад +3

      It's a stain and sealer so it will prevent more cracking if applied every year or two. But with pressure treated wood that is exposed to extreme weather elements, it won't last forever

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад

      Yep, the composite are a lot more expensive but a whole lot less maintenance

    • @pattibond2342
      @pattibond2342 2 года назад +4

      Even if they don't get bigger, they are a bit of an eyesore & should be filled it.

    • @jasperstromy2778
      @jasperstromy2778 Год назад

      Yeah composite decks seem nice but I have a deck about three-four times the size of this deck. I just got a quote for a composite....12,500.00. Good grief. That's after tax but using same foundation.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад +2

      Yep, it literally pays to keep up with the dreaded maintenance of wood decks

  • @gwentomlinson4205
    @gwentomlinson4205 2 года назад +4

    Need to use Deck Restorer to fill in the cracks

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +2

      I've seen mixed reviews with deck restore. It has a tendency to peel and pop out of the cracks

    • @JJG323
      @JJG323 Год назад +1

      @@howtofixitworkshop what do you recommend to use for filling gaps?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад +1

      Honestly they don't bother me. I didn't fill them, the porch is still going strong

  • @donlew8222
    @donlew8222 2 месяца назад

    I hear used motor oil and diesel works great... Mopped on.

  • @Mosdefinitelyable
    @Mosdefinitelyable Год назад

    Thanks for not talking. 😊

  • @TheDotransporter
    @TheDotransporter Год назад +1

    Those planks in the video look very old and show the veins exposed, I wonder how long does treated wood last, specially in a lake dock.

  • @lisaayers1975
    @lisaayers1975 2 года назад +2

    What kind of Sander is that and what size sanding disks. 3 inch or 4 inch...Thanks.Also what grit sanding disks. THANKS

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +3

      It's a 5 inch sander and the disks were 80 grit I believe. I left some links in the description for what I used

    • @lisaayers1975
      @lisaayers1975 2 года назад

      @@howtofixitworkshop Okay thanks a bunch.I found 3 different kinds in my building.One old big one that has a metal casing.Weighs a ton.One sanding disk for a compressor and and a old Montgomer Ward Power Kraft 6 inch sander and polisher. The rubber on the pad backing is cracked pretty bad.The pad has a threaded bolt that screws into the sander.Been up all night looking for a replacement. No luck yet.👍👍👍🙏🙏✌✌✌😇😇

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +1

      You're welcome! Best of luck to you!!!

  • @TheSoldout1
    @TheSoldout1 Год назад

    Nice Job. I was told that the darker color holds more heat??

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      Yeah it may be a bit warmer by a degree or two but nothing major

  • @wackyduck3
    @wackyduck3 Год назад

    Definitely not a shoes off deck but looks good.

  • @lovethosebudgies
    @lovethosebudgies 2 года назад

    What, no roller?? I have a huge deck that looks like the before picture, but I'm not convinced that your treatment is going to last. Mine is also in the direct sun beating down on it.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +2

      Mine is still holding up, it could use a touch up a couple years later, but that's how wood decks are. The wood on mine is 15 years old, I've only had to replace a couple boards

  • @ScottRGarcia123
    @ScottRGarcia123 11 месяцев назад +1

    It's hard to believe you didn't power wash the deck or use a deck cleaner before staining it.

  • @PaulBeltre
    @PaulBeltre 16 дней назад

    If you use a sprayer machine will be faster and nicer than roller the deck.

  • @skip52346
    @skip52346 Год назад +1

    What sealer did you use? Please and thanks

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      Hi, it's BEHR Premium 1-Gal. Redwood Semi-Transparent Deck, Fence & Siding Wood Stain. There is a link in the video description of you'd like to check it out. Thanks for watching!

  • @CassandraN16
    @CassandraN16 6 месяцев назад

    my deck looks like that should i be worried about the cracks on the wood?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  6 месяцев назад

      In my experience it will last several more years if you add a coat of stain every couple of years

  • @krishnakhan439
    @krishnakhan439 2 года назад +1

    Hope you reply to this but I noticed a hand sander. Did you have old stain on the deck before? I am have worn and weathered deck and I wonder if can just give it a light sander rather than use a “stripper “ solution on in. I’ve already pressure cleaned it and I think that was a little rough on it and I don’t want to have to pressure it again

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад

      Yep, I had an old stain on it. It was a lighter color and I sanded off most of it

  • @wrongerthenmost3739
    @wrongerthenmost3739 3 года назад +3

    What is that you painted on the deck? Looks good!

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  3 года назад +3

      Thanks! It's Behr Premium waterproofing deck sealer

    • @renro8
      @renro8 Год назад

      Hi there, what is the actual color name?

  • @lahaza6515
    @lahaza6515 3 месяца назад

    what number sandpaper?
    No power washing first?

  • @supertylerfilms7780
    @supertylerfilms7780 2 года назад

    Shouldn’t you wipe the stain after applying for a proper finish?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад

      I back brushed the stain with a paint brush after rolling it on. It's not necessary on a deck to wipe the stain away completely.

  • @cappleget
    @cappleget Год назад +1

    What paint color did you use?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      Hi, it was BEHR Premium 1-Gal. Redwood Semi-Transparent Deck, Fence & Siding Wood Stain. I have a link for it in the video description of you'd like to give it a try. Thanks for watching!!

  • @Vntgmozzastick
    @Vntgmozzastick Месяц назад

    What grit sandpaper do you use? Thanks!

  • @berlyli6058
    @berlyli6058 2 года назад +1

    how much paint did you use ? My patio is the similar size as yours I wonder 1 quarter paint is enough or not or I should be 1 gallon size

  • @Jimmy_Cavallo
    @Jimmy_Cavallo Год назад

    💥So…. You pressure wash it AFTER applying the stain.??? 🤣

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      Nope, no need to pressure wash with this type of restoration

  • @lisaayers1975
    @lisaayers1975 2 года назад

    Could I use a spray gun to paint mine with instead of a brush or roller. Plmk

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +1

      Yes you could spray the stain but you would probably need to "back-roll" it with a paint roller to ensure even consistent coverage of the sprayed on stain

  • @richiemckay630
    @richiemckay630 2 года назад +1

    What was the colour? please

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад

      It's called cordovan brown by Behr. It's a semi transparent waterproofing stain and sealer

  • @Miles-wy1zr
    @Miles-wy1zr Месяц назад

    What grit did you use for sanding?

  • @jacksonvang2946
    @jacksonvang2946 2 года назад +1

    How much was the paint 🎨?

  • @ng3069
    @ng3069 2 года назад +1

    What color is that?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +2

      It's called cordovan brown by Behr. It's a semi transparent waterproofing stain and sealer

  • @TejTandon
    @TejTandon 2 месяца назад +2

    At least fill in the cracks :/

  • @vipermikem1
    @vipermikem1 Год назад +2

    I’m a big fan of that 70’s porn music!

  • @jacksonvang2946
    @jacksonvang2946 Год назад

    Do the paint with stand snow?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      This is a dark semi transparent stain, it's not paint. But yes it will handle snow. It doesn't last forever, needs to be reapplied every few years

  • @RedneckBeach
    @RedneckBeach 8 месяцев назад

    Get a belt sander my guy. Way faster than a hand sander.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  8 месяцев назад

      Good idea! But I didn't want to tear up the old wood too bad, it was getting a bit brittle but could have been worth a try

    • @RedneckBeach
      @RedneckBeach 8 месяцев назад

      If you ran 150 or 200 grit sand paper on a belt it would be fine. I wouldn’t use 80 grit though.

  • @grousgrek6560
    @grousgrek6560 Месяц назад

    I tried the milk gallon thing. I got milk everywhere and it ruined my deck .

  • @djsantiago4985
    @djsantiago4985 3 месяца назад

    how long did this take?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  3 месяца назад

      I think I had it all completed in one day. That's one benefit of sanding instead of power washing, you don't have to wait for the wood to dry

  • @lynleyriini8416
    @lynleyriini8416 10 месяцев назад

    I think you have to prime it first don’t you

  • @judyl.761
    @judyl.761 Год назад

    You missed the part where you repair cracks with wood filler.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад +1

      Nope, didn't fill any of the cracks with wood filler, just filled them full of that paint

    • @ahischak
      @ahischak Год назад

      Wood filler doesn’t stain the same color as the wood and it would look bad

    • @dimitriuss
      @dimitriuss 2 месяца назад

      ​@@ahischak so what is the proper solution if a customer wants them filled.?

  • @sportsch2418
    @sportsch2418 Год назад

    What color did you used?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      It's a mocha brown. I think there is a link in the description

  • @derekstadler9037
    @derekstadler9037 2 года назад +1

    What grit on the sander?

  • @ceeloc4420
    @ceeloc4420 2 года назад

    No power wash?

  • @chucktaylor11000
    @chucktaylor11000 9 месяцев назад +1

    I would have pressure washed as opposed to sanding but if it's your house .

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah thanks, the sanding helps to preserve the old wood from splintering from a powerful pressure washer

  • @user-tv6nn5cx7n
    @user-tv6nn5cx7n Год назад

    How much does this job cost?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      It depends on the size and complexity but for my project it was no more than a couple hundred dollars to do it myself. If I were to pay someone it would likely be 3-4x more

  • @MT-gk1xf
    @MT-gk1xf 2 года назад

    Why didn’t you clean the deck first?🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +2

      I didn't need to, I sanded everything and blew off the dust

    • @MT-gk1xf
      @MT-gk1xf 2 года назад

      @@howtofixitworkshop oh ok!! 👍🏽

  • @reaper-sz5tm
    @reaper-sz5tm Год назад +1

    Once the wood is splitting and dried out like this I would just go ahead and pull it off. If you want something to last another 20 years it’s worth the cost of reboarding the entire deck. But this looks good if you just want to make it look a little nicer, but it won’t make it last longer.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад +4

      Been a couple years since this video and the boards are still in about the same shape. It'll need to be resurfaced eventually but I've already got 3 more years out of it. I'll apply the stain again this spring and hope for another 3 years, we'll see how it goes.

    • @undertakerfire7810
      @undertakerfire7810 Год назад +5

      Our deck is 25-26 years old and not a board replaced.. LOL just keep um painted or stained..

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад +3

      Nice! Yeah they require maintenance

  • @cmcer1995
    @cmcer1995 Год назад

    In a cold climate, if don't address the cracks they will fill with water and will make the cracks much worse. Finding the ideal filler is the trick especially if you have numerous large cracks that can be labor intensive. I was hoping you were going to address them but in less than 4-minutes I would say not. Therefore, not helpful.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Год назад

      Thanks for your feedback. But the porch is still going strong many years later

  • @MT-gk1xf
    @MT-gk1xf 2 года назад +1

    This was definitely a diy! 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @joejohnson1321
    @joejohnson1321 2 года назад +80

    The power washing, sanding, all that is a waste of time unless you’re a pro who is painting and staining a deck for good money. If this is just your own deck and it already looks terrible to start off then skip all that nonsense and just start painting and staining. In the end you’re merely missing out on 1% at most of a professional looking job. That 1% would take an extra 10 hours of hard work to do

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +214

      Stain and paint doesn't adhere properly to dirt and pollen. Sanding also removes splinters and keeps the wood smoother while giving the stain ability to penetrate the wood.

    • @Luhhkwonn
      @Luhhkwonn Год назад +44

      That’s the process you need to do before painting you know

    • @mysticflower4321
      @mysticflower4321 Год назад +57

      None of what you say makes sense 🧐

    • @TheBeanHome
      @TheBeanHome Год назад +29

      This is why some carpenters have shabby looking homes. The self neglect to save a buck. Your home could be a showpiece of your work

    • @itskeagan3004
      @itskeagan3004 Год назад +28

      False, please don’t speak on home improvement/trades if you don’t understand them.

  • @Fusion-ed1pv
    @Fusion-ed1pv Месяц назад

    For the love of god please do not do this! This is not how you prep a deck!!! OMG!!! And, the finished product looks terrible!

  • @dabig77
    @dabig77 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for showing us a "How NOT
    to" video

  • @kevinwright9040
    @kevinwright9040 2 года назад +4

    I was looking for video on restoration, but I'm sorry this looks like crap.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +4

      Thanks!

    • @timlee4756
      @timlee4756 2 года назад +2

      He needed to do another coat I saw bleeds all over but as long as he’s happy or the customer that’s what matters

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 года назад +1

      I didn't have any bleed through, perhaps it was the glare in between the cracks. It has held up very well the last couple years, but all wooden decks require ongoing maintenance, and I'll need to stain this one again

    • @timlee4756
      @timlee4756 2 года назад

      @@howtofixitworkshop I personally would have done another coat I can see the wood showing through especially on the hand rails. I’m also super anal about my paint jobs .

    • @nickm3531
      @nickm3531 Год назад

      @@howtofixitworkshop 🤣

  • @viewer92759
    @viewer92759 9 месяцев назад

    Doesn't look restored. Looks painted.