Ive been a professional painter for 15 years and doing that all in 1 day...good luck with that. Ive done many jobs like that in a day, but like i said, 15 years practice with all the right tools and knowledge. For a DIY’er its a long weekend job, possibly for 2 ppl. Even though he said it i also would NEVER recommend applying stain over damp wood, EVER. Everything i saw is correct, just spread it out a bit. Take your time and do it over a couple dry weekends and you’ll be much happier. P.S. video also didnt make it crystal clear. That was an acrylic stain(waterbase). You do that with oil base and its a 100% failure rate with damp/wet wood.
I do this for a living and can clean that in about 3 hrs tops. Using sodium hypochlorite (pool shock in the US) and pressure washing after.. Spray with oxalic acid afterwards to neutralise the hypo. Easy job and no sanding. I would return the next dry day to stain it though.
Thank you! I was feeling like it was taking forever. I’m a 40 year old woman it’s taking me all day to just try and scrub the deck. Ours was very dirty and bad and we don’t have a power washer. Really wishing my husband would have just hired someone to do it. 😤
I did mine in a day when I bought my new house. When viewing it before I made the offer, it was so green with mold & mildew, I actually considered the cost of replacing the entire deck into my offer. Then I saw this man's video & figured why not. The deck cleaner & brightener is a MUST step. It removed all of the green gunk and immediately made a 85% difference. I then used his method of a big brush to go between all the slats, then used the same method he did using the deck sponge attached to a broom handle. It's a large deck but to do the brightening step & deck surface took about 2 hours combined. The Thomson's waterproof stain in the color cedar was not cheap. It cost about $50 a can here in Iowa. It went one easy & is the consistency of watered down paint. But when it dries you can still see the wood grain which I like since I've always detested "painted" decks. But coming to the handrail & ballasts, ugggg that took a couple more hours & you constantly fight drips that get onto your newly stained deck surface. However I was able to finish this all on a Saturday. Started at 10 a.m. done by 4 p.m. and the transformation was amazing. The old owner even stopped to chat once and said she loved the new deck, so when I told her this was not new but her old deck simply refreshed, she couldn't believe it. CON TO THIS PRODUCT: If you live in any state that gets a lot of winter snow, you'll be highly disappointed come spring. I did this my first year at this house in July 2018, but in March of 2019 the deck was completely destroyed again!!!! Back was the green crap and that new stain from summer was chipped, withered, green, and ugly. That was just with ONE winter. So plan on doing this once every year. Total costs are $45-$60 for the waterproof deck stain, $25-$30 for a decent cleaner/brightener, and about $20 in sponge type applicators, gloves, etc. So this gentleman was spot on when he says you can transform a tired looking deck in 1 day. Just be prepared to do that yearly!!
You are correct, this product just lays on the surface of the wood (which is why it can be applied to moist wood) and it will peel and come loose after a winter. Consider using PPG ProLuxe which is a True Stain, just follow the prep work on can before applying (available at Home Depot if you have one near you)
I just use outdoor bleach and it removes all of the algae/mold/dirt and etc. that the cleaner would do, so not only is it much much cheaper but it also brightens ie. bleaches the wood so when the stain application is applied the color is much more prevalent and looks better imo. And I say this because I actually bought both wood cleaner and outdoor bleach and tested them side by side
One thing I never do when pressure washing and staining a deck is wear my good dress cloths and shoes. Second I use a 3,400 psi commercial pressure washer and a 25° tip and also use a green biodegradable cleaner along with the pressure washing like Krud Kutter or Simple Green. I normally always use Olympic Maximum deck stain and always do my railings first with a brush and then my deck surface with a 3/4 inch nap roller. The brush will help you get the stain in all the tight areas and spread better and the 3/4inch nap roller will hold and spread a lot more stain into those tight areas and cracks better, especially when doing old weathered deck boards. The flat sponge type doesn't hold and spread much and gets caught up on all the splinters really easy. They may be good for super smooth board applications though.
Buyer beware! If you pressure wash a deck, you need to let all the water that has been forced into the wood dry out. Otherwise you'll be sealing the moisture in the wood which will cause the sealer/stain to fail. We let our decks dry at least 1 full day after pressure washing before sealing or staining. So, at a minimum, you would need 3 good days in a row to complete any deck. Or at least 2. You could technically clean it on a rainy day.
My min. is 72 hours dry time before any application these type of videos of mis-direction is what makes my business boom when there deck is shit the following season ....
cloudbuster77 : it's actually 60 days after installing wet pressure treated wood. Usually 2 to 3 days after pressure washing according on the Temps and humidity in that area before staining. I usually always use Olympic Maximum deck stain and when using their semi transparent stain a few weeks ago on a deck I read on the label that you can pressure wash/clean and stain in the same day though I really would never do that. I want completely dry wood so as to soak up as much stain as possible.
Hi Ron, I wanted to inform you that my first shot at staining my brand new deck drew inspiration from your video here. Thank you very much for a very informative video.
I am reading comments and everyone is unhappy about something. I procrastinated for way too long with the deck. Mostly because I was nervous about how to do it, etc. This video kicked me in the ass and I will be doing my deck asap. Clear instruction, good tips and also informative comments.
marthajf73 Dude, what else can be used other than Thompsons?! I’ve seen a few ppl now state that Thompsons is trash. Now I’d like some input for a good alternative. Good thing I read all of these comments!!!
@@mchap6118 I dont know what I'll use next. I can't remember the last thing I used but it wasn't very good neither, although a lot better than Thompson's. Sorry, I'm tired right now. I will research it before I buy anything. My go-to resource for home maintenance and repair is the guys at This Old House. They do things right, dont cut corners or rig things. If I find what I used last I'll put it here in a comment. Good luck
@@mchap6118 I just found what I used last time. It was Cabot semi-transparent deck stain. I see that now they have a stain/sealer combo. This lasted longer than Thompson's, but since it is colored, it looks really bad when it starts wearing off. I'm going to do more research.
Best deck prep and painting video I’ve seen! I have to do this myself, and love that Ron suggested those products like the stain applicator and stain pads. Because I will not be using the Thomson’s stain, I will wait for the deck to dry after power washing 🤗
Thank you so much for the step by step baby walk through! I have a huge (for me ) deck with multiple layer that is probably going to cost $3000 to hire someone to do it. And I have no clue where to start other than washing it. you all help so much!Thank you!
Wow this looks like my home same doors and siding and deck with same paint. Iam poerrwashing e everything now and will be doing your steps thanks look s great 👍
Like seeing your updated videos, Ron. I just did my back deck July 4th weekend & used Thompson's WaterSeal Semi-Transparent (Honey tan). (Shows the wood grain, makes it look 'new' and it was 10% off at Lowes!) I was very surprised at how far the 5 gallon can went! I treated a 10 x 60 deck area and have well over 1/2 the can left! (I did NOT do the rails or stiles... those come later.) After fussing with one of those stain pads to apply it... I started using a garden sprayer to apply the WaterSeal itself & THEN used a deck stain pad to "brush" it into the wood. Less aggravation, the stain pad lasts much longer and the results will be great! You can get a 'stain mitt' which you can use to 'grasp' the stiles and apply stain that way - quick & easy! After doing the back deck it poured down rain the next day; watching the water bead up & roll off the new looking deck was great! Don't wait too long to maintain your deck, folks. It's easy (and actually fun!) plus greatly extends the useful life of your deck.
@@sethurk Thompson's water sealer is JUNK. I power washed to clean my pine screened room (ceiling) , and globs of Thompson the consistency of lake algae/gel products was everywhere. Never again. A semi transparent stain is going on next. Days of work, power wash, sanding, TSP cleaner, rinse before I get to stain. Everyone, its a 3/4 year upkeep, so stay on it to avoid a big mess.
From what I saw its a darn good job! I stained what seamed to be miles of fence. Not one rotten piece of lumber. I've stained it 3 times ($120.00 x 3 white spruce). Its beautiful. When I must stain it again- 6 years - it'll be much better. Im 58. Love my great, tremendous fence with lattice. I love this summer work and I bounce outta bed and do everything in 2 days. David Alberta P.S. My brother's treated wood needs reconstruction. Not mine! David Alberta
I'm not one to shy away from projects, but good god that is A TONNE of work. And this video shows a more IDEAL case. I hate wood decks for this very reason. Would opt for a well built concrete patio any day of the week.
Thanks for the tutorial. I wasn't too fond of the color of that stain. Gave it a painted on look. I'll try this on my 20-year old deck. It looks similar to the deck in this video.
Excellent instructor, detailed, simple and addresses normal issues. Very helpful recommending his preference in product brand & applicator tools. Gives an education on the process and the sealers/ cleaner. His calm manner makes the task less 'stressful'. Wish he was my neighbor!!!
Unfortunately the easier it looks the worse the result. We've pretty much become "the guys" to call for deck staining in our area over the last 3 yrs. and I've never done one in one day. I generally pressure wash/clean 3 or 4 decks during a rainy stretch then go back and stain them 2-4 days later. I'd have replaced many of those floor boards, spent a couple hours sanding and we get on our kneepads and brush the stain in. Lapmarks are unacceptable as well as drips from staining the spindles. I make guys sand them out if they drip on the deck.
@John Nichols I'm about to re-stain my deck. It has old stain on it from the previous homeowner. Mine currently looks like his did in this video before he started. Here is my train of thought after watching a few youtube videos. 1. Knock down any nails. 2. Rent a deck sander and sand the entire deck? It's not rough but I want my stain to bind good. 3. Pressure wash it. 4. Stain it. I'll start with the spindles and hand rails then use a wide roller & brushes. What are your thoughts? Im open to change my plan. Thanks
Nice video Ron. Great work. I would also recommend keeping the pressure washer fan/water continuously moving to the end of each board. If you stop your stroke midway through the board it leaves teeth mark lines that can't be smoothed over. Walk with the gun/wand all the way down the deck. If you have to stop flare out the fan. No stopping on the wood. Cheers.
Should always give a good 24-48hr dry time period to ensure all the wood is fully dry before painting/staining. Unless of course when using a product that can be applied when wet. Even then still better to dry first. Wood wet expands.
Nice thorough video, word to those in cold areas, sealer makes you deck a skating rink when it freezes so consider adding sand or using paint, not sure why the paint is less slippery than these sealing stains but probably because paint is more porous in some ways. Happy refinishing, I am set to work on ours.
Used Thompson Waterseal when we rebuilt our wooden deck. New sanded wood, didn't last a full year. We live , near the beach in southern CA so no freezing weather, not a lot of rain. Not a product I will ever purchase again. Now I have to remove and reseal with a Cabot product this time. Lesson learned the hard way.
Stay away from Cabot. Same quality as Thompsons. Wont last. I have been using TWC deck stain for over 15 years. Best product..lasts years. Expensive but so worth it. Cabot sucks too.
Great tips ... up til you used Thompson's stain. Next to Behr has to be the worst stain on the market. Try One Time. 7 year guarantee. Yeah it's $80 a gallon but so worth it. I power washed a deck 7 years after One Time was applied and it looked brand new still. I was floored and that's when I started using it. Never go back...
This has been really helpful. Thanks for posting! Is it necessary to clean/seal the undersides of the deck and/or posts? Also, does the Thompson's require two coats?
I really appreciate your videos mate. Your narration is educational yet succinct. And like others, the lack of annoying music or any other needless production is really appreciated. Thank you
Ron, I built and sealed a redwood deck last year with Johnson Water Seal (clear.) I power washed it recently, but wondered if using the Thompsons 3in1 wood cleaner would help brighten it up. Is this cleaner applicable when using said sealer?
Ive been a professional painter for 15 years and doing that all in 1 day...good luck with that. Ive done many jobs like that in a day, but like i said, 15 years practice with all the right tools and knowledge. For a DIY’er its a long weekend job, possibly for 2 ppl. Even though he said it i also would NEVER recommend applying stain over damp wood, EVER. Everything i saw is correct, just spread it out a bit. Take your time and do it over a couple dry weekends and you’ll be much happier. P.S. video also didnt make it crystal clear. That was an acrylic stain(waterbase). You do that with oil base and its a 100% failure rate with damp/wet wood.
well said.
I do this for a living and can clean that in about 3 hrs tops.
Using sodium hypochlorite (pool shock in the US) and pressure washing after..
Spray with oxalic acid afterwards to neutralise the hypo.
Easy job and no sanding.
I would return the next dry day to stain it though.
It can be. You fail to mention anything about size or the heat index. Both of which play a significant role when staining.
@@breadfan9 it can be. Is it recommended? Nope.
Thank you! I was feeling like it was taking forever. I’m a 40 year old woman it’s taking me all day to just try and scrub the deck. Ours was very dirty and bad and we don’t have a power washer. Really wishing my husband would have just hired someone to do it. 😤
I did mine in a day when I bought my new house. When viewing it before I made the offer, it was so green with mold & mildew, I actually considered the cost of replacing the entire deck into my offer. Then I saw this man's video & figured why not. The deck cleaner & brightener is a MUST step. It removed all of the green gunk and immediately made a 85% difference. I then used his method of a big brush to go between all the slats, then used the same method he did using the deck sponge attached to a broom handle. It's a large deck but to do the brightening step & deck surface took about 2 hours combined. The Thomson's waterproof stain in the color cedar was not cheap. It cost about $50 a can here in Iowa. It went one easy & is the consistency of watered down paint. But when it dries you can still see the wood grain which I like since I've always detested "painted" decks. But coming to the handrail & ballasts, ugggg that took a couple more hours & you constantly fight drips that get onto your newly stained deck surface. However I was able to finish this all on a Saturday. Started at 10 a.m. done by 4 p.m. and the transformation was amazing. The old owner even stopped to chat once and said she loved the new deck, so when I told her this was not new but her old deck simply refreshed, she couldn't believe it.
CON TO THIS PRODUCT: If you live in any state that gets a lot of winter snow, you'll be highly disappointed come spring. I did this my first year at this house in July 2018, but in March of 2019 the deck was completely destroyed again!!!! Back was the green crap and that new stain from summer was chipped, withered, green, and ugly. That was just with ONE winter. So plan on doing this once every year. Total costs are $45-$60 for the waterproof deck stain, $25-$30 for a decent cleaner/brightener, and about $20 in sponge type applicators, gloves, etc. So this gentleman was spot on when he says you can transform a tired looking deck in 1 day. Just be prepared to do that yearly!!
You are correct, this product just lays on the surface of the wood (which is why it can be applied to moist wood) and it will peel and come loose after a winter. Consider using PPG ProLuxe which is a True Stain, just follow the prep work on can before applying (available at Home Depot if you have one near you)
I just use outdoor bleach and it removes all of the algae/mold/dirt and etc. that the cleaner would do, so not only is it much much cheaper but it also brightens ie. bleaches the wood so when the stain application is applied the color is much more prevalent and looks better imo.
And I say this because I actually bought both wood cleaner and outdoor bleach and tested them side by side
One thing I never do when pressure washing and staining a deck is wear my good dress cloths and shoes. Second I use a 3,400 psi commercial pressure washer and a 25° tip and also use a green biodegradable cleaner along with the pressure washing like Krud Kutter or Simple Green. I normally always use Olympic Maximum deck stain and always do my railings first with a brush and then my deck surface with a 3/4 inch nap roller.
The brush will help you get the stain in all the tight areas and spread better and the 3/4inch nap roller will hold and spread a lot more stain into those tight areas and cracks better, especially when doing old weathered deck boards. The flat sponge type doesn't hold and spread much and gets caught up on all the splinters really easy. They may be good for super smooth board applications though.
thanks for your advice
thank you for sharing!!! needed this recommendation
thanks for your tips
Fixing to redo my deck. I saw that Olympic at Walmart and was wondering if it was any good
One of the best how-to tutorials, and yeah, no annoying music to distract the narrative.
Buyer beware! If you pressure wash a deck, you need to let all the water that has been forced into the wood dry out. Otherwise you'll be sealing the moisture in the wood which will cause the sealer/stain to fail. We let our decks dry at least 1 full day after pressure washing before sealing or staining. So, at a minimum, you would need 3 good days in a row to complete any deck. Or at least 2. You could technically clean it on a rainy day.
Home depot told me wait 4-6 weeks after pressure washing. A 15 degree tip could damage the wood
My min. is 72 hours dry time before any application these type of videos of mis-direction is what makes my business boom when there deck is shit the following season ....
If your taking advice from Home Depot thats the problem!
cloudbuster77 : it's actually 60 days after installing wet pressure treated wood. Usually 2 to 3 days after pressure washing according on the Temps and humidity in that area before staining. I usually always use Olympic Maximum deck stain and when using their semi transparent stain a few weeks ago on a deck I read on the label that you can pressure wash/clean and stain in the same day though I really would never do that. I want completely dry wood so as to soak up as much stain as possible.
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Hi Ron, I wanted to inform you that my first shot at staining my brand new deck drew inspiration from your video here. Thank you very much for a very informative video.
I am reading comments and everyone is unhappy about something. I procrastinated for way too long with the deck. Mostly because I was nervous about how to do it, etc. This video kicked me in the ass and I will be doing my deck asap. Clear instruction, good tips and also informative comments.
But the Thompson's is terrible. You'll just have to do it all over again next Spring
marthajf73 Dude, what else can be used other than Thompsons?! I’ve seen a few ppl now state that Thompsons is trash. Now I’d like some input for a good alternative. Good thing I read all of these comments!!!
@@mchap6118 I dont know what I'll use next. I can't remember the last thing I used but it wasn't very good neither, although a lot better than Thompson's. Sorry, I'm tired right now. I will research it before I buy anything. My go-to resource for home maintenance and repair is the guys at This Old House. They do things right, dont cut corners or rig things. If I find what I used last I'll put it here in a comment. Good luck
@@mchap6118 I just found what I used last time. It was Cabot semi-transparent deck stain. I see that now they have a stain/sealer combo. This lasted longer than Thompson's, but since it is colored, it looks really bad when it starts wearing off. I'm going to do more research.
@@mchap6118 by the way I'm not a dude.😉
Impressive. Those khakis never got wet or a stain on them. off to his day job after the deck was finished.
Hey.... somebody has to bake those Keebler cookies.
or he has employee's...
The magic of film!
Just redid our deck following your instructions, thank you for the step by step. HUGE improvement!
Absolutely to the point video for deck painting. Perfectly explained step by step. Thanks
Best deck prep and painting video I’ve seen! I have to do this myself, and love that Ron suggested those products like the stain applicator and stain pads. Because I will not be using the Thomson’s stain, I will wait for the deck to dry after power washing 🤗
watched a few videos
yours helped my circumstances the most
thank you
Liked and shared. Thanks for all your help Ron.
Ron is cleaning the deck with his Sunday pants and shoes
Sometimes I do yard works in platforms.😂
Oh in the small print it states that he did this project on his vacation home on Venus, which now makes sense as a full day there is 5,832 hours.
116 days, 18 hours to be exact
Let's not get cute. He is not on the planet Venus. He is in Venus, FL.
@@sirmaxwellvonfleckenstein5376 that joke just went right by your head
@@sirmaxwellvonfleckenstein5376 How close is that to Jupiter Fl?
Hahahahah
Thank you so much for the step by step baby walk through! I have a huge (for me ) deck with multiple layer that is probably going to cost $3000 to hire someone to do it. And I have no clue where to start other than washing it. you all help so much!Thank you!
One day? it would take me a day just to find all my tools
I spit up my water when I read this. I love how just that process seems to multiply project time by 4
Francisco Islas lol
Ha,ha yes you are not kidding
Furreal lol
That’s freaking hilarious!!! That is me to a tee!!😂😂😂
Helpful for beginners like me, thank you!
Outstanding video, gonna get this done today!
Wow this looks like my home same doors and siding and deck with same paint. Iam poerrwashing e everything now and will be doing your steps thanks look s great 👍
thanks for the video and all the comments below, I will be pressure washing my deck tonight to prepare for the staining this weekend. :)
Giggling a bit at pressure washing with nice clothes and shoes on. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the video! Very informative.
Like seeing your updated videos, Ron.
I just did my back deck July 4th weekend & used Thompson's WaterSeal Semi-Transparent (Honey tan). (Shows the wood grain, makes it look 'new' and it was 10% off at Lowes!) I was very surprised at how far the 5 gallon can went! I treated a 10 x 60 deck area and have well over 1/2 the can left! (I did NOT do the rails or stiles... those come later.)
After fussing with one of those stain pads to apply it... I started using a garden sprayer to apply the WaterSeal itself & THEN used a deck stain pad to "brush" it into the wood. Less aggravation, the stain pad lasts much longer and the results will be great!
You can get a 'stain mitt' which you can use to 'grasp' the stiles and apply stain that way - quick & easy!
After doing the back deck it poured down rain the next day; watching the water bead up & roll off the new looking deck was great! Don't wait too long to maintain your deck, folks. It's easy (and actually fun!) plus greatly extends the useful life of your deck.
Dwayne K
It's junk. Thompson's. Have to use Cetol or Aborcoat.
Why you call Thompson's a junk. Could you please elaborate the bad experience with it... thanks
@@sethurk Thompson's water sealer is JUNK. I power washed to clean my pine screened room (ceiling) , and globs of Thompson the consistency of lake algae/gel products was everywhere. Never again. A semi transparent stain is going on next. Days of work, power wash, sanding, TSP cleaner, rinse before I get to stain. Everyone, its a 3/4 year upkeep, so stay on it to avoid a big mess.
Great video Ron, thank you
Beautiful! Great job
Thanks Ron! I'm a new home owner and the person I bought it from...lets just say really didn't do much care in their deck. This will help a lot!
great job and very good instructions
Great video. Thanx! Staining my deck today :-)
From what I saw its a darn good job! I stained what seamed to be miles of fence. Not one rotten piece of lumber. I've stained it 3 times ($120.00 x 3 white spruce). Its beautiful. When I must stain it again- 6 years - it'll be much better. Im 58.
Love my great, tremendous fence with lattice. I love this summer work and I bounce outta bed and do everything in 2 days.
David
Alberta
P.S. My brother's treated wood needs reconstruction. Not mine!
David
Alberta
Where can I buy those magical pants that didnt get a single splatter on them. 1 day? Gepito taught you well
Great instructional video 👍🏽
I'm not one to shy away from projects, but good god that is A TONNE of work. And this video shows a more IDEAL case. I hate wood decks for this very reason. Would opt for a well built concrete patio any day of the week.
Thank you, very helpful video.
Thanks for the video, we desperately need to repaint our front porch. I’m a new sub to your page :)
This was so helpful!!!
Very much appreciated. Thank you
Great video! Showed exactly what we needed with no wasted time.
Thanks for the tutorial. I wasn't too fond of the color of that stain. Gave it a painted on look. I'll try this on my 20-year old deck. It looks similar to the deck in this video.
excellent way of explaining
Great video! Thanks!
Trex! Never looked back since!
WoW Ron, you have a big deck.
Nice Ron!
Nice work!
Loved the professionalism displayed in this video.
Great video, thanks
This looks great
Excellent instructor, detailed, simple and addresses normal issues. Very helpful recommending his preference in product brand & applicator tools. Gives an education on the process and the sealers/ cleaner. His calm manner makes the task less 'stressful'. Wish he was my neighbor!!!
Thank you great help sir !
Your voice and cadence reminds me of a 60 Minutes segment. Excellent delivery of information too!
Yes I was going to write the same 🤣
MAN, That cleaned up nice.
GREAT JOB DONE
How did he not get covered in dirt and grime whilst power washing. I power washed a small paved area recently and was covered. Ron was spotless lol
The poor young kid who did all the work for Ron got no credit. Fundraiser for that kid's lower back.
Poor kid?? Lol when you get old and have a bad back then you can have a pity party
@@truthhurts2256 ugh high
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It’s called work
The guy was just trying to make a joke. You people need some relief LOL
What kid? I did not see one during the entire presentation.
So clear. Def. Have my 👍
Thank you for this video. Did not finish in one day, but saved me from paying someone else more than a thousand bucks.
Great video
Super helpful! Going to try it this week!
Unfortunately the easier it looks the worse the result. We've pretty much become "the guys" to call for deck staining in our area over the last 3 yrs. and I've never done one in one day. I generally pressure wash/clean 3 or 4 decks during a rainy stretch then go back and stain them 2-4 days later. I'd have replaced many of those floor boards, spent a couple hours sanding and we get on our kneepads and brush the stain in. Lapmarks are unacceptable as well as drips from staining the spindles. I make guys sand them out if they drip on the deck.
@John Nichols I'm about to re-stain my deck. It has old stain on it from the previous homeowner. Mine currently looks like his did in this video before he started. Here is my train of thought after watching a few youtube videos. 1. Knock down any nails. 2. Rent a deck sander and sand the entire deck? It's not rough but I want my stain to bind good. 3. Pressure wash it. 4. Stain it. I'll start with the spindles and hand rails then use a wide roller & brushes. What are your thoughts? Im open to change my plan. Thanks
Great video thanks
It’s simply amazing how these guys can pressure wash scrub, sand, rinse and seal a deck in one day. lol
it's a video tutorial, it is much better to spread this job over a few days, need to give wood time to dry before putting stain on it
Nice video Ron. Great work. I would also recommend keeping the pressure washer fan/water continuously moving to the end of each board. If you stop your stroke midway through the board it leaves teeth mark lines that can't be smoothed over. Walk with the gun/wand all the way down the deck. If you have to stop flare out the fan. No stopping on the wood. Cheers.
Sam Herrington you got that right! I figured that out the hard way. Great tip!
Should always give a good 24-48hr dry time period to ensure all the wood is fully dry before painting/staining. Unless of course when using a product that can be applied when wet. Even then still better to dry first. Wood wet expands.
Ron reminds me of the narrator on the old school shows on PBS.I think thats why i feel a closeness to him.lol
Great job
Very helpful..thank you for posting
Thanks, enjoyed.
You can do this in ONE day...….. in Alaska on a day when the Sun never sets and you work for 24 hours straight
Great job sir, how long did you wait to apply stain after washing deck?
Nice thorough video, word to those in cold areas, sealer makes you deck a skating rink when it freezes so consider adding sand or using paint, not sure why the paint is less slippery than these sealing stains but probably because paint is more porous in some ways. Happy refinishing, I am set to work on ours.
It'd be a long day but it's doable on a small deck like this. The stain/sealer combo does the trick.
It looks painted. I prefer to see a clear finish on nature timber.
Gus Jackson choose a lighter stain, or clear sealant
@@joonyaboy Pretty sure Gus knows that since he said clear finish
Semi-transparent stains suck
Very well spoken
Nicely narrated , thanks 👍
Used Thompson Waterseal when we rebuilt our wooden deck. New sanded wood, didn't last a full year. We live , near the beach in southern CA so no freezing weather, not a lot of rain. Not a product I will ever purchase again. Now I have to remove and reseal with a Cabot product this time. Lesson learned the hard way.
Pinkie's BBQ waterborne product won’t last because they cannot penetrate deeply!
Stay away from Cabot. Same quality as Thompsons. Wont last. I have been using TWC deck stain for over 15 years. Best product..lasts years. Expensive but so worth it. Cabot sucks too.
thanks for the deck tips,,, and love that 1990 Weber grill with the burner control knobs on the flat surface!
I wonder whether you can use the thinner, linseed oil and wax solution I just saw on an other video of yours for this project. Thanks for sharing.
Loved it, Don.
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Question, please: is that waterproofing thing the same as "barniz"? I can't find that anywhere!
Thank you solo much.
Very helpful video, thank you Ron
Dawm it Ron! You got my hopes up for nothing. Definately can't be done correctly in one day.
Great tips ... up til you used Thompson's stain. Next to Behr has to be the worst stain on the market. Try One Time. 7 year guarantee. Yeah it's $80 a gallon but so worth it. I power washed a deck 7 years after One Time was applied and it looked brand new still. I was floored and that's when I started using it. Never go back...
thank you for that
Brilliant Job and video (with no wasted words :) ). Thank you!!
Very thorough. Thank you for sharing this.
I can’t wait to refinish my deck now! Thank you!
This has been really helpful. Thanks for posting! Is it necessary to clean/seal the undersides of the deck and/or posts? Also, does the Thompson's require two coats?
I really appreciate your videos mate. Your narration is educational yet succinct. And like others, the lack of annoying music or any other needless production is really appreciated. Thank you
Excellent video chap!
Wow thanks !
Very unlikely it can be done in one day unless you start at day break. Also do the hand rails first to make it easier
Awesome
So I did this today.. like bloody hell a one day job. maybe if was hopped up on some dope or something.
Tyler P 😂
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A one day job, sure, maybe if you are a meth head. But then the resulting job looks like something that was done by a meth head.
Thats what im saying maybe some ecstacy.lol and stilk takes FOREVER
Ron, I built and sealed a redwood deck last year with Johnson Water Seal (clear.) I power washed it recently, but wondered if using the Thompsons 3in1 wood cleaner would help brighten it up. Is this cleaner applicable when using said sealer?
and don't forget to drink plenty of beer while working !!! ... LOL !!!
Lololol
Yes sir sure will.:)
If you're into redoing your deck due to not being able to handle your booze... Robert cant even drink 3 beers without falling down the stairs.
Adult Beverages and Cursing. Dropcloths and masking tape over children so they do not get exposed.
Lots of lagunitas
I liked the natural wood look at 3:36
Great video. I'm fairly confident that properly executing each step will take me far longer than one day, but great information nonetheless.
Jardins
Any idea where to get that Stain Applicator (mop) that you can fill?
It turned out great. Good job.