Restoration / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

How to stain or paint an old cedar deck to make it look new and last longer. Staining or painting an old weathered cedar deck can be quite different than staining a new one. First, pressure wash the deck to remove the old gray color and all the build up of grit and stains. Try to always blast the water with the directi...

...restoration:  Pressure wash the deck first.  Identify any damaged deck boards that need fixing.  Assess what needs to be fixed - determine which deck boards can be salvaged and which need replacing.  If a damaged section of deck is a risk of causing slivers, remove it and see if the other side is usable.  Pressure was...