How Do You Treat A Wood Deck?
Treating a wood deck is very important to protect the wood from the harmful effects of sun and moisture. Doing so will extend the life of the deck and keep it looking clean and new. Here’s how: Select a few days where no rain is forecast for your deck treatment project. You will need three days for cleaning and sealing. Clear deck of all furniture, grills, tables, and chairs. There are two steps to treating a wood deck: cleaning the deck and sealing the wood. To test the wood, sprinkle water on the deck. If water soaks in immediately, you need to seal the deck. If it beads, you can skip over sealing it for now and just clean it. Regardless, the first step is cleaning the deck. Using your belt sander, sand rough areas and splinters. Repair damaged boards if necessary. For protection, wear googles and a respirator. Sweep the deck so that it is free of debris. If shrubs grow adjacent to the deck, protect by covering with plastic tarps. Mix cleaner according to the manufacturer’s instructi
