DECKS
Garages---Introduction 
Most Decks are made from Pressure Treated wood, but this should not
create any problems with Painting or Staining them
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- Due to the growing popularity of decks, there are now a wide variety of deck finishes - ranging from conventional penetrating ones to new water based latex ones. In the alkyd category, there are clears, semi transparent and opaque finishes. In latex, semi transparent and opaque...
- Many homeowners are starting to use the semi transparent or opaque to maximize the protection and duration of their deck coating...
- Begin by cleaning and power washing to remove dirt, mildew and old coatings. If you are using a clear, penetrating coating, first use deck brightening products to help restore a "new wood" look to the wood. Both sides of the railings should also be powerwashed...
- Once the deck is clean and thoroughly dry, start with a brush on the outside of the deck, on tops of the railing and work your way down to the deck, then in toward the house. Then switch to a roller for the deck, starting at an outside edge and working toward the house. Use even pressure on the roller on each board to give uniform coverage and sheen...
When Painting Decks, follow all the Prep and Paint techniques outlined in
Painting Exteriors
- If PRIMING is necessary, use an Exterior Oil-Base Wood Primer
- Brush in and Roll out the Deck, and finish by Brushing all other areas
- If rain seems likely, cover the Deck with a plastic dropcloth
- When Staining Decks, follow the techniques outlined in
Staining
- After Staining, it is recommended that the Deck be Sealed with a good grade Deck Sealer
or Spar Varnish...
Garages---Introduction
Porch Decks
should always be swept clean before Painting or Staining, if you wash them you will need to
let them dry overnight first! [read all the tips]
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