Hey pal, you are on the right track. Here are a few things to consider from a company that does about 75 - 100 deck stains per summer. First have the customer remove all their items from around the deck ... ie hose reels and lawn chairs. Clean the cracks between all the flooring pieces with a compressor (thats where the dirt and gummy items are coming from, gumming up the sandpaper.) I would typically strip that deck first day and sand the next. Much of the overly applied existing stain and protector will fall off with a good stripper making your sanding so nice and clean. And yes, always buy loads of sand paper and just return what you don't use (you're returning the sander so it's not like it's an extra tip). The other thing to remember is this is an outdoor deck. 120 is a bit fine. I am usually 80 grit after the stripping of the existing. No need to polish the deck like an interior hardwood floor. Great start pal. You will do well with your conscious effort of improvement.
This is going to be my first time sandind a deck (exterior), this video showed me what I was looking for, what to use, where to rent, and how to use it. Thank you very much Sir.
Square sander is def the way to go. The pad will work around the contour of the wood. Cedar 60 then 100 grit. Regular pine with heavy paint or deck over 20-40 grit
Nice work but you shouldn't go above 100 grit because it changes the characteristics of the top grain and starts to close the cells this doesn't let the stain penetrate as much as it could
Been doing deck resurfacing for 17 years and seeing as most of the stain/sealer is well bonded.....you should be using a drum sander ! The result is amazing and when you're in business the time saved is quite justified. The orbital is okay for decks that are faded grey or most of the old stain is gone but painted or stain sealed requires a drum sander.
@@AMAYERICAN l don't think it's necessary... even when sealing cedar siding, manufacturers recommend a quick pass with 80 grit on a sander to open the grain and allow the finish to penetrate, be it an oil based primer or stain...
think either u should have power washed first ... and then did the 60 grit or....20 grit .... and then 60... to get that stain off ...im getting into doing decking and that's what I would do
Try the 8 inch drum sander if you do this again. The weight of the machine and a 60 grit should take all that off. Sink your screws a little deeper though or you’ll trash the paper.
4.5 inch diamabrush. I did a 80 ftt deck took 14 hours .then hit it with that orbital sander. Will look like new. That deck should only take 2 hours with the disk. It a lil hard work but will look new after. The 4.5inch diamabrush disk is the only way
Wow mahogany decks are beautiful! Are you located in the states? As expensive as mahogany is I would reach out to an experienced craftsman in your area to be sure. I have never worked with mahogany, so I don’t know, sorry I couldn’t be more help !
I’ve used a drum sander on another deck project and it was almost too aggressive. Worked great but I was worried I was going to take off too much. Definitely was much faster tho !
Hey pal, you are on the right track. Here are a few things to consider from a company that does about 75 - 100 deck stains per summer. First have the customer remove all their items from around the deck ... ie hose reels and lawn chairs. Clean the cracks between all the flooring pieces with a compressor (thats where the dirt and gummy items are coming from, gumming up the sandpaper.) I would typically strip that deck first day and sand the next. Much of the overly applied existing stain and protector will fall off with a good stripper making your sanding so nice and clean. And yes, always buy loads of sand paper and just return what you don't use (you're returning the sander so it's not like it's an extra tip). The other thing to remember is this is an outdoor deck. 120 is a bit fine. I am usually 80 grit after the stripping of the existing. No need to polish the deck like an interior hardwood floor. Great start pal. You will do well with your conscious effort of improvement.
Appreciate all the insight from a pro like yourself! It’s what makes UA-cam my favorite platform! People helping people! 💪 appreciate ya brother !
What stripper do you use?
Any advice if the stripper isn’t lifting it at all
@anthonyinfelise1412 what brand of stripper did you use ? And you can always rent a floor sander…
@@AMAYERICAN the shitty behr stripper which is probably my first problem lol
This is going to be my first time sandind a deck (exterior), this video showed me what I was looking for, what to use, where to rent, and how to use it. Thank you very much Sir.
Glad to help! Thanks for watching and good luck on your project!! 💪
Square sander is def the way to go. The pad will work around the contour of the wood. Cedar 60 then 100 grit. Regular pine with heavy paint or deck over 20-40 grit
Nice work but you shouldn't go above 100 grit because it changes the characteristics of the top grain and starts to close the cells this doesn't let the stain penetrate as much as it could
Thanks for letting me know that! 👍
Been doing deck resurfacing for 17 years and seeing as most of the stain/sealer is well bonded.....you should be using a drum sander ! The result is amazing and when you're in business the time saved is quite justified. The orbital is okay for decks that are faded grey or most of the old stain is gone but painted or stain sealed requires a drum sander.
Good to know! Thabnks brother, what’s your favorite finish for a deck? Seems like there are some bad products out there these days…
Good choice to use a floor sander... 80 grit is fine enough for a deck and allows the new stain to penetrate...
would you recommend stepping up to higher grits on something like that or is it not necessary?
@@AMAYERICAN l don't think it's necessary... even when sealing cedar siding, manufacturers recommend a quick pass with 80 grit on a sander to open the grain and allow the finish to penetrate, be it an oil based primer or stain...
Thanks brotherman appreciate it !
@@AMAYERICAN I appreciate your videos! Cheers from Canada!
Awesome thank you for watching and sharing knowledge!
think either u should have power washed first ... and then did the 60 grit or....20 grit .... and then 60... to get that stain off ...im getting into doing decking and that's what I would do
Use a chemical stripper first and get most of what would gum up a ton of sandpaper off of there and sand.
Glad it worked so well!!!
Try the 8 inch drum sander if you do this again. The weight of the machine and a 60 grit should take all that off. Sink your screws a little deeper though or you’ll trash the paper.
Will do thanks for the heads up! I will say the spray on stripper worked way better then I expected. I should of started with that first, then sanded.
@@AMAYERICAN What stripper did you use?
So helpful, thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Great details! How long do you usually wait once you'd sprayed stripper so you can start sanding?
Depending on the weather Usually a day or two to dry out really good 👍
4.5 inch diamabrush. I did a 80 ftt deck took 14 hours .then hit it with that orbital sander. Will look like new. That deck should only take 2 hours with the disk. It a lil hard work but will look new after. The 4.5inch diamabrush disk is the only way
That’s awesome thanks for sharing!
Helped a lot!
My deck is mahogany. Can I do it the same way you did?
Wow mahogany decks are beautiful! Are you located in the states? As expensive as mahogany is I would reach out to an experienced craftsman in your area to be sure. I have never worked with mahogany, so I don’t know, sorry I couldn’t be more help !
@@AMAYERICAN Yes, we are in the Boston area. They are 24 years old now.
Still in pretty good shape ?
You need to use a big sanding machine first and then finish with machine
I’ve used a drum sander on another deck project and it was almost too aggressive. Worked great but I was worried I was going to take off too much. Definitely was much faster tho !
DN’T Ever power wash, Cedar
Why’s that ?
@@AMAYERICANwell I just did it… and it made all my 6x6 post super fuzzy like. But went over with electric sander and back to new!
@@daylendepriest6914 definitely be careful with pressure washing, use a wide angle tip
Too much talking. Not enough sanding.