Never apply a deck stain to unprepped wood.
Floor sander pressure treated deck.
Prepare new wooden decks differently than old ones before finishing.
Our top pick is makita 9403 which is simply the best model for sanding wooden decks this deck sanding machine is fast easy to control but at a weight of 13 pounds it is heavy.
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Once again practice is important before you decide to use a belt sander on the deck floor.
You wouldn t manage your teenager the same way as your elderly parents.
As a bonus you can also use a floor drum sander.
Because of the health danger of the cyanide based preservative in pt wood collect as much of the dust as possible.
The floor sander may be a teensy bit heavy for anyone but the incredible hulk.
Belt sanders are best for the flat tops of railings.
Power washing is also useful for removing material left between deck boards and won t harm cedar decks pressure treated decks or composite deck materials.
Using pressure treated wood for your deck next project means that it will be protected from common problems like insects and rot.
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By using a floor sander correctly sanding a floor can be a much simpler process.
Sand or pressure wash and sand before applying anything.
They can also be used on the deck floor but they re hard to control when used this way.
If you don t know what you re doing sanding a deck can be many hours of back breaking work.
Pressure washing your deck is a great way to remove dirt and debris.
By staining the deck you can extend its life and improve the appearance.
Our 10 15 yr old decks are generic pressure treated boards previously treated with benj moore translucent or transparent stains i prefer the gray naturally aged look stain has lifted in many places and there are spots of mildew.
Makita 9403 belt sander for deck refinishing.
Utilize the built in dust collection of the sanders and also vacuum or sweep up any residual dust.
Do we need to sand to refinish or will a product like the b.
But without care the wood can age crack and dry out leading to an unappealing gray color and splintered surface.
Use an 80 grit abrasive in a 6 random orbit sander.
A good deck can be ruined rapidly if a disk sander gets out of your control.