It's time to improve the look of your old deck. Find out how to remove peeling paint from a deck in this guide.
Decks are designed to make the most of your outdoor time. Whether gathering as a family out on your deck or throwing an outdoor party, deck space is important in setting the look of the outside of your home. With so many available deck colors choosing the right one for your outdoor space can seem […]
I used Cabot Deck Correct to paint my old wooden porch floor and the results are amazing! Here, I give my honest review of the product.
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Painting your deck adds a fresh and unique look to an otherwise boring space. Which color should you choose? Here are the 5 best deck colors.
Don't let the appearance of your deck keep you from enjoying all it has to offer. With wood filler and paint, you can fix splinters and cracks.
We tested top products to find the best deck paints to reduce slippage, withstand the elements, hide surface cracks, and more.
This DIY deck makeover is amazing! See how they transformed their deck and see the deck color they choose in this beautiful deck renovation.
Behr Deck Over repairs old decks with chipping paint, cracks and splinters. Quickly and cheaply resurface and restore to its former beauty.
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Thinking of staining your deck because it's weathered and worn? Here are five important things that you must know before beginning the work.
Avoid the same mistakes we made with these 9 lessons learned and tips for restoring an old deck. Save yourself time and frustration!
Step by step tutorial to restore your own wood deck. Save money with this DIY and transform your outdated deck into the space that it is meant to be! #refinishdeck #deckrestoration #deckstain #howtorefinishdeck
A backyard deck is a wonderful place to relax or entertain. Make sure you take care of it the right way by avoiding these common mistakes in deck care.
Behr Deck Over repairs old decks with chipping paint, cracks and splinters. Quickly and cheaply resurface and restore to its former beauty.
Learn how to paint a deck, the easy way. This easy tutorial explains the prep work for painting a deck, plus why we chose paint over stain.
Designers share their neat deck color ideas!. Here, the ultimate color scheme inspiration is served.
Should you paint or stain your deck? This guide will help you decide which is best for you.
Let these deck color ideas inspire your next painting or staining project—or replace your old wooden boards with unique composite decking finishes patterns.
Both exterior paint and wood stain can do the job, but which offers the better finish? Get a comprehensive comparison of painting vs. staining a deck here.
I'm sharing the steps for how we gave our "EW" deck a fabulous new makeover, rather than replacing it!
I'm sharing the steps for how we gave our "EW" deck a fabulous new makeover, rather than replacing it!
A wood deck that has seen better days can still be restored to a beautiful and functional space, with some hard work and the right supplies.
My back porch was a need of some love. Its walls had become faded and lots of paint was flaking off. After some sanding and fresh paint, it's alive again!
The best concrete paint will seal your basement floor, deck or garage against spills, leaks and wear-and-tear—and look darn good doing it.
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Do you want to transform your backyard with a deck? There are tons of deck colors to choose from. Learn how to find and choose deck colors here!
Over the years I have picked up a few tips on how to repaint your deck the correct way that makes it easier, faster, and more beautiful than ever.
Giving new life to a worn out wood deck completely changes a home! Learn how to paint a deck with the best deck paint for an amazing transformation.
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A great looking deck doesn’t come easily, but we are here to make sure you don’t make any of these common mistakes that can actually ruin an otherwise perfectly good deck.
Remember when I thought it was a good idea to paint the deck totally white? And then we dug up the entire yard to build the pool? Well, it wasn't a good idea. I was wrong. And this is my confession. :) Honestly, I loved the look of the white deck but functionally it really wasn't working for us. The amount of dirt and mud that we were constantly tracking on the deck wasn't pretty. While we could kind of control the kids, we can't control the wild animals that like to browse around at night and l
Re-staining a deck with a sprayer is just a few simple steps. Scrape, sand, tape and spray. Here's how to stain a deck with a sprayer the easy way.
Whether you're looking to protect your new deck or restore an old one, here are some deck paints and stains that are worth considering.
Holy. Smokes. The deck and pergola makeover project we thought would take a week or two, but ended up being over a month is finally complete! If you've missed me on Instagram Stories lately, blame
Although it's really nice to see outdoor living spaces, including pretty patios and decorated decks, all set for Summertime enjoyment, sometimes these outdoor spaces are in need of repairs, cleaning, and even a fresh coat of stain. One of the tasks the home inspector included before we purchased this home last November, was to inspect the structural integrity of our two-story deck (Also see: 5 Deck Safety Tips). Attached to the house with weather-proof flashing and bolts, we were structurally sound. But after winter, we began to notice some changes happening to the wood. The deck is 10 years old, it never really had a true coat of sealer or stain, and it definitely wasn't well maintained, so before we could enjoy outdoor living in this new (to us) space, we needed to have the deck repaired and stained - with a color preferably more cohesive to the home's front exterior. Deck repair and staining is not a DIY project we chose to take on ourselves. Instead, we met with three area deck specialist to work on the deck repairs and stain our two-story deck. The professional we opted for (locally owned & operated + licensed & insured) asked us to select a color from Sherwin Williams Super-Deck. Since I had already created the space plans and an appointment was scheduled for work, the next three phases of the deck were: 1. Choosing the deck color, 2. Clearing the space, and 3. Deck repairs + staining. Choosing Deck Color Practically nothing creates a great impact and costs less to update a space, inside or out, than paint, or in this case: outdoor solid stain. Just as I do inside, I color tested swatches of 3 color options - on various surfaces (floorboards, column, railing). Although Sherwin-Williams had a color called Charcoal, it just wasn't crisp enough. Thankfully, Sherwin Williams was able to do a color match of a color we really liked from Behr called Slate. Slate is a great blue-base off-black shade, which just as greys and whites do, changes its value (color intensity) depending on time of day, shade direct sunlight and diffused light... Tip: Easy to carry for testing: Repurposed cookie sheet as paint tray. Note: color test of solid stain is actually paint, which can vary the actual color slightly vs. the actual solid stain - but it's close! I've seen where people have done a full value chart of shades and tones of one color (usually when picking their perfect grey), but colors change with different light sources, furniture reflections, and times of day -- especially outdoors. Save yourself the heartache and select 2 or 3 colors, have them mixed as a tester, and paint squares in different areas of what is being stained. Watch how these three colors alter their shade with different lighting -- especially direct sun or shade, when selecting outdoor deck stain. Left: SWSD Black Alder -- Center: Behr Deck Stain: Slate (SW color-match) -- Right: SWSD Charcoal (Left: too brown -- Right: too battleship -- Center: just right!) Friday afternoon, I selected two Super-Deck solid stain colors to give them a try (Charcoal and Black Alder (actually more brown than name implies) plus I brought in the color card from Behr for SW to match for deck color choice testing. Saturday morning I was out on the deck painting swatches, snapped a few pics, and walked with Jeff in the late afternoon & evening for us to see the colors plus make our selection. One good thing left behind from the previous owners: A stainless steel counter, Jeff anchored to the deck for his grilling space. The slate color really helps to anchor the back of the house, and works well with the existing grill, matte black wicker chairs plus the glorious green backdrop of the property now for Spring / Summer - which I'm sure will also work with the grey-browns in the winter. After the color choice was officially made Saturday, the color info was texted to the deck team. Sunday was time to clear the deck space of furniture, pillows, and plants... Clearing the Space Just as with an interior space, an outdoor space too needs to be cleared off before repairs and pressuring cleaning can begin. In a perfect world, the deck would have been repaired and stained earlier in the Spring - before it was filled with furniture and new plants - but that's now how this worked out - and it's OK. The Sunday before the deck team were to arrive (Monday morning) I cleared off the deck space, having first made a plan as to where to "stage" everything being removed. What I was probably most concerned about were the plants. Plants acquired during Spring - most from a local nursery closing! Shifting plants to a temporary space requires a little more care than stacking pillows & chairs in a shed. Since these plants were already accustomed to living (and thriving) in shade, the space they moved to needed to be pretty much the same. Since there was an old wood platform nestled in the trees down our backyard slope, Jeff suggested they'd be safe there (Good idea! Love that man!) Before I brought them down to their temporary space, I gave them a lil' TLC, extra water - and yes: I talked to them. Go figure: when I brought them back to the deck 4 days later, they were even a bit larger than they were when I brought them down! Proud thrift score in High Point - during market week! Perfect for southern living on the lower deck -- or back porch! The white wicker set (a Carolina thrift score!!) worked staged in the yard, near the rock garden. Other small accents, pillows and the chaise went into the shed, 4 new outdoor chairs (from Pier 1 for the new dining table) came inside, down to the spare room in the basement. Most of what I cleared was downstairs. Whatever was upstairs, I left for the deck guys to take down - one of which was a new X-leg dining table I got from Home Depot - I was able to refinish before Jeff brought it back up onto the refinished deck. As for the grill, Jeff and I just wheeled into the house (not pretty, but practical!) Deck Repairs + Staining Before the deck could be stained, it was in need of some repairs: carpenter bees (nests removed and wholes filled in), stair railing, balustrade railing, and floor boards. Jeff was able to get rid of the carpenter bees and repair their damage. The carpenters replaced damaged deck wood and hauled away removed damaged wood. After these repairs, the deck got a good pressure washing to remove debris, some old paint, and much of the mildew. Since both of these tasks were done Monday morning, the deck had a good dose of sun for the afternoon to dry well before staining the next day. Deck repairs - Upper deck floor boards. Of all days for wind gusts - but still a clean end result! Notice how the tone of the color changed with overcast, mid-day light! Before & After deck railing & balustrade repair. Although it was a team of three rapidly working on staining the deck - upper balustrade by brush & underside + lattice sprayed on - floors & stairs rolled), summer heat, and sun glare created a few 'ghosts' (just as what can happen with inside painting). This caused two tradesmen to come back an additional day (just the morning) for touch-ups . Most of the glare & ghost touch-ups were needed at the stairs -- because the black slate was a similar color value to the existing half-ass dark brown stain, which was difficult to see in the suns bright light. Deck Repairs + Low pressure Washing + Staining by: (local) Wittmann Home Renewal Kernersville, NC (336) 996-0460 DECK REPAIR & STAINING RECAP & TIPS: - Plan outdoor spaces / zones / decor (see my planning boards here) - Tend to minor repairs yourself (purging junk / removing nests) - Inspected for structural integrity decks 10 years of age -- and check every 3 years afterwards - Hire a professional for repairs (& larger staining projects) - Interview 3 candidates for the job - with your partner - Ensure estimate + scope of work in writing (including debris haul-away) - Test 3 colors within the outdoor area - Communicate with HOA (changes), with partner (design goal), with hired team (expectations) - Although team will unload deck space, personally give extra care to outdoor plants temporary storage - After deck is repaired, power-wash and let dry well in sun before staining - With shoes on, double check lower deck + grass for missed nails & wood-chips - After deck stained, let it cure for 24 hrs (will be dry to touch, but avoid wetting or walking on + do not put back any plants or furniture) - Reset deck decor Enjoy your refreshed outdoor living space with coffee, friends, family - and neighbors! Sneak Peek Refreshed Deck Decor - with secondhand style + a few new finds from HomeGoods! (outdoor pillows + stripe mugs!) Now that the deck is finally repaired and stained, it was time to have some fun putting it together for a multi-level outdoor living space! The repairs (for safety & longer deck life) plus a new color (for exterior cohesiveness & updated look) is just what this outdoor space needed to be renewed... for relaxing, for entertaining, and to give the neighbors something a little more pleasing to look at VS. the run-down deck littered with car parts it was when we moved in! (Cue the music: "Isn't she lovely?!") ick. You've come a long way baby!! THRILLED to pieces this outdoor space is cleaned & clear! Deck Decor details coming up next! Thanks for stopping by!
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