19 Ways to Upgrade Your Deck
1. Clean It, Repair It, and Stain It Before you add furniture, accents, and other items to your deck, you need to first have a solid foundation. Even a well-planned placement of items cannot hide an un-restored deck or dirty and grimy boards. Plan to wash your deck each year and every other year plan to wash and stain / seal at […]
Yearly Deck Maintenance Tips
Mid / Late Spring – Wash the Deck Besides the deck looking dirty, one of the sure signs a deck needs a cleaning is a film of mold. Left unchecked, the mold and dirt can trap moisture and start the rotting process. Late Spring – Seal the Deck The finish of your deck may be […]
Battle of the Stains – Penofin vs. Cabot
Because Price Point and Quality Matter –For Penofin, what is recommended at the 3rd year? Is there another complete redo after year 7 or so? With Penofin, once the product is applied the first year with two coats, the protection should be there for around 10 years (via Woodsmith Store & Online Forums/Research). The color […]
Deck Sealing Product Comparison
Deck Restoration Product ComparisonBattle of the Stains Because Price Point and Quality Matter Cabot Stains and Sealers Standard Stain/Seal, best price stain/seal from experience and research for the basic level of protection Every 2-3 years Strip old seal/stain Chemical Wash (Changes Ph level) Reseal/Re-stain Protects the exterior surface of the wood, deep penetrating […]
