How To Restore A Worn-Out/Weathered Deck

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  • Опубліковано 20 лис 2020
  • In this video I'm restoring my weathered deck (actually front porch) by cleaning, sanding, and staining the wood.
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  • @JS-oh4ee
    @JS-oh4ee 11 місяців тому +9

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  11 місяців тому

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

  • @carlosbenitez6827
    @carlosbenitez6827 Рік тому +2

    Adding to my house Playlist! Thank you!

  • @dennisgrubbs1929
    @dennisgrubbs1929 Рік тому +5

    Excellent job thanks for the video

  • @heatherthomas3011
    @heatherthomas3011 3 місяці тому +3

    Thank you for this!

  • @anibel88
    @anibel88 2 місяці тому

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 місяці тому

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

  • @shannongodinez9979
    @shannongodinez9979 Рік тому +15

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @Greg400
      @Greg400 Рік тому +1

      Great music too

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!!

    • @lahaza6515
      @lahaza6515 3 місяці тому

      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.

  • @KundelCrane
    @KundelCrane Рік тому +2

    great restoration!

  • @bradleyparker5941
    @bradleyparker5941 Рік тому +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  Рік тому +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 Рік тому

      @@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  Рік тому

      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

  • @sukhpalsandhu6341
    @sukhpalsandhu6341 5 місяців тому

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

  • @squishysquid9505
    @squishysquid9505 Рік тому +15

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

      You can do it!

    • @pepperj
      @pepperj Рік тому +2

      Me too! Annnnd now my deck is on fire.

    • @OllyhayOffittmay
      @OllyhayOffittmay 6 місяців тому +1

      Yes, same! Gonna attempt tomorrow.

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  6 місяців тому

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

  • @alandoss9352
    @alandoss9352 2 місяці тому +2

    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.

  • @SortaJunpei
    @SortaJunpei 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @ianmc87
    @ianmc87 Місяць тому

    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?

  • @Stargate555
    @Stargate555 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @darrellgordon9224
    @darrellgordon9224 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @Joe-eg7ml
    @Joe-eg7ml Рік тому +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  Рік тому

      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

  • @tonyeze7233
    @tonyeze7233 2 роки тому +7

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому +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 роки тому

      That's probably right

  • @marcellarice7347
    @marcellarice7347 3 роки тому +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 роки тому +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 роки тому +19

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому +6

      Totally agree

    • @danieltaylor4819
      @danieltaylor4819 2 роки тому +4

      @@ng3069 That's the truth.

  • @woodstream6137
    @woodstream6137 Рік тому +3

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому +3

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

  • @TheSoldout1
    @TheSoldout1 Рік тому

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

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

  • @Arejayy8
    @Arejayy8 Рік тому +3

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

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

  • @harbin88
    @harbin88 2 місяці тому +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  2 місяці тому +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 2 місяці тому +1

      @howtofixitworkshop OK, that makes sense, thanks!​

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 місяці тому +1

      You're welcome!

  • @skip52346
    @skip52346 Рік тому +1

    What sealer did you use? Please and thanks

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

      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!

  • @Vntgmozzastick
    @Vntgmozzastick Місяць тому

    What grit sandpaper do you use? Thanks!

  • @lovethosebudgies
    @lovethosebudgies 2 роки тому

    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 роки тому +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

  • @lisaayers1975
    @lisaayers1975 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +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 роки тому

      @@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 роки тому +1

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

  • @OldManTomJulio
    @OldManTomJulio 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @ageegeorge146
    @ageegeorge146 Рік тому +2

    No repairs of damaged buckling surface?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

      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.

  • @wrongerthenmost3739
    @wrongerthenmost3739 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks! It's Behr Premium waterproofing deck sealer

    • @renro8
      @renro8 Рік тому

      Hi there, what is the actual color name?

  • @jacksonvang2946
    @jacksonvang2946 Рік тому

    Do the paint with stand snow?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

      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

  • @lahaza6515
    @lahaza6515 3 місяці тому

    what number sandpaper?
    No power washing first?

  • @lisaayers1975
    @lisaayers1975 2 роки тому

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому +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

  • @Miles-wy1zr
    @Miles-wy1zr Місяць тому

    What grit did you use for sanding?

  • @cappleget
    @cappleget Рік тому +1

    What paint color did you use?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

      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!!

  • @wingedwanderer2646
    @wingedwanderer2646 2 роки тому +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  2 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

    • @pattibond2342
      @pattibond2342 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @jasperstromy2778
      @jasperstromy2778 Рік тому

      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  Рік тому +2

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

  • @krishnakhan439
    @krishnakhan439 2 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

  • @berlyli6058
    @berlyli6058 2 роки тому +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

  • @supertylerfilms7780
    @supertylerfilms7780 2 роки тому

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

      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.

  • @donlew8222
    @donlew8222 Місяць тому

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

  • @TheDotransporter
    @TheDotransporter Рік тому +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.

  • @sportsch2418
    @sportsch2418 Рік тому

    What color did you used?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

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

  • @djsantiago4985
    @djsantiago4985 2 місяці тому

    how long did this take?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 місяці тому

      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

  • @CassandraN16
    @CassandraN16 6 місяців тому

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  6 місяців тому

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

  • @richiemckay630
    @richiemckay630 2 роки тому +1

    What was the colour? please

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому

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

  • @gwentomlinson4205
    @gwentomlinson4205 2 роки тому +4

    Need to use Deck Restorer to fill in the cracks

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому +2

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

    • @JJG323
      @JJG323 Рік тому +1

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому +1

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

  • @derekstadler9037
    @derekstadler9037 2 роки тому +1

    What grit on the sander?

  • @jacksonvang2946
    @jacksonvang2946 Рік тому +1

    How much was the paint 🎨?

  • @ng3069
    @ng3069 2 роки тому +1

    What color is that?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому +2

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

  • @wackyduck3
    @wackyduck3 Рік тому

    Definitely not a shoes off deck but looks good.

  • @Mosdefinitelyable
    @Mosdefinitelyable Рік тому

    Thanks for not talking. 😊

  • @ceeloc4420
    @ceeloc4420 2 роки тому

    No power wash?

  • @ScottRGarcia123
    @ScottRGarcia123 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Jimmy_Cavallo
    @Jimmy_Cavallo Рік тому

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

  • @reaper-sz5tm
    @reaper-sz5tm Рік тому +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  Рік тому +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 Рік тому +5

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому +3

      Nice! Yeah they require maintenance

  • @user-tv6nn5cx7n
    @user-tv6nn5cx7n Рік тому

    How much does this job cost?

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому

      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

  • @lynleyriini8416
    @lynleyriini8416 9 місяців тому

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

  • @judyl.761
    @judyl.761 Рік тому

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  Рік тому +1

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

    • @ahischak
      @ahischak Рік тому

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

    • @dimitriuss
      @dimitriuss 2 місяці тому

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

  • @RedneckBeach
    @RedneckBeach 7 місяців тому

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  7 місяців тому

      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 7 місяців тому

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

  • @vipermikem1
    @vipermikem1 Рік тому +1

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

  • @grousgrek6560
    @grousgrek6560 22 дні тому

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

  • @TejTandon
    @TejTandon Місяць тому +2

    At least fill in the cracks :/

  • @MT-gk1xf
    @MT-gk1xf 2 роки тому

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому +2

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

    • @MT-gk1xf
      @MT-gk1xf 2 роки тому

      @@howtofixitworkshop oh ok!! 👍🏽

  • @chucktaylor11000
    @chucktaylor11000 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @cmcer1995
    @cmcer1995 Рік тому

    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  Рік тому

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

  • @MT-gk1xf
    @MT-gk1xf 2 роки тому +1

    This was definitely a diy! 🤦🏽‍♂️

  • @dabig77
    @dabig77 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for showing us a "How NOT
    to" video

  • @jsmithnevinsky
    @jsmithnevinsky 9 місяців тому

    Doesn't look restored. Looks painted.

  • @joejohnson1321
    @joejohnson1321 2 роки тому +77

    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 роки тому +206

      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.

    • @Southsxde
      @Southsxde Рік тому +41

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

    • @mysticflower4321
      @mysticflower4321 Рік тому +55

      None of what you say makes sense 🧐

    • @TheBeanHome
      @TheBeanHome Рік тому +28

      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 Рік тому +28

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

  • @kevinwright9040
    @kevinwright9040 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @howtofixitworkshop
      @howtofixitworkshop  2 роки тому +4

      Thanks!

    • @timlee4756
      @timlee4756 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +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 роки тому

      @@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 Рік тому

      @@howtofixitworkshop 🤣

  • @Fusion-ed1pv
    @Fusion-ed1pv 13 днів тому

    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!