How to Reseal your deck

Water and moisture can ruin your deck over time. So it is important to reseal it over time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sander
• preasure washer
• sealant
• sealand remover/striper
• sander

1. First you will want to clean your deck. Use your pressure washer / power washer to remove all of the dirt and mildew. Let dry completely before the next step.

2. Use the striper or remover as the instruction indicate. This process can sometimes take a day or so. Striper or remover can be purchased at any hardware store.

3. Use your sander with a medium grit sand paper and lightly sand over your deck. Remove all sanding dust before continuing.

4. Now just apply the new sealant with a paint brush. Make sure to coat your entire deck and all exposed wood. Instructions will be on your sealant.

5. Now let the sealant dry. This normally takes several hours depending on the humidity and brand/type of sealant.

6. Many people will add a second coat to make sure they protect there deck completely.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not apply sealer if it could possibly rain the same day

[Desula]

on 5/26/2008 You make this seem so easy!!! Thanks for the tips.