Making Your Old Deck New Again – Part Two

Earlier this week, your read A Real Advantage Construction’s tips for giving your Westchester County, NY deck a makeover just in time for summer. Read the last two tips and get your deck in tip-top shape in time for a weekend party!

1.       3. Apply a stain

a.       Now that your deck is repaired and cleaned, you need to apply a protective finish.

b.      If your deck is newer, clear finishes and transparent stains are fine. But if your deck is older, use a semitransparent stain.

c.       Use a sprayer and 2-inch brush to apply the stain, starting at an inside corner and working out.

d.      When applying subsequent coats, make sure the first coat is still wet so that it will be absorbed into the wood. 

2.     4.  Replace a railing

a.       If your original railing is really beat up, replace it with a maintenance-free system.

As affordable licensed residential contractors in the Bronx, we know a thing or two about decks and hope these tips helped!

{Photo Credit: Tom Purves}