How Do You Use An Orbital Sander On Deck Boards?
Over time your deck can begin to look weathered and worn from the effects of rain and sun damage. If your deck begins to look unattractive, try restoring it using an orbital sander on the deck boards; you can be pleasantly surprised by what is lurking just below the surface of your weathered deck. Prepare the deck for sanding by sweeping all dirt and debris from the deck and cleaning it with a deck cleaning solution. Check for “popped” nails and countersink them back into the wood. Prepare the orbital sander. Depending upon how weathered your deck boards are, start with a sand paper grit between 36 and 80–use 36 for very weathered decks, and 80 for less weathered ones. Load the paper onto the orbital sander. Depending upon the sander, loading instructions may vary; consult your operations manual. Turn on the sander and slowly work it around the deck. Work in small sections of 90 to 100 square feet. When the sander looks like it isn’t sanding as well, replace the sand paper and keep sa
