A Restored deck with Restore Deck Armour

Finally finished the first coat of Restore Deck Armour on our deck that was built in 1983. Over the years it has had a few cleanings and some stain, but has mostly been neglected. I did not pressure wash, but used Olympic deck cleaner and a good scrub brush. I also replaced 12 ea. Kiln Dried PT 2 X 6 boards.....(which I bought at Lummus Supply at the same price, without the special order freight charges from the 2 big boxes in town).

All in all I'm happy with the results of the first coat, and will add the 2nd coat in about 2 months (at 800 SF, I need a break). More important, my wife was happy with the results.

Here are a few before and after photos', and a few comments based on my experience:

It may have been the age and condition of the deck, but I had to add 20% to their stated coverage rate of 2 gallons per 100 SF.

The honeycomb roller does leave a nice texture finish....but it's not as easy as their video show....and a fully loaded roller does cover only the 5 -7 SF as stated. So have patients and allow plenty of time......it's not like rolling out paint or stain. ...»

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A closeup view of one coat on aged PT lunber

15 Comments

Lori J Broken Bow, NE

It is a beautiful deck and well worth all the effort.

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
Barbara W Royal Oak, MI

I need to get busy, my deck looks pretty bad.

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
Teresa D Snellville, GA

Nice!

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
Matt C Los Angeles, CA

Well done Gary, looks like new. Can't believe it's nearly 30 years old!

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
Victoria S Ozark, AL

Gorgeous!!

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy O Manteo, NC

I used this product on my front porch and liked it so well I'm going back to home depot so I can do my back deck! Lots of colors to chose from, slip resistant and makes the wood look like new boards of trex decking. It is hot to walk on in the sun, but so was the stained decking I had before. It's true it costs more than re-staining, but less than replacing the boards in the future. My hopes are that it holds up like it says, 15 yrs!

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
DEB S Watertown, SD

Be careful with stain, more may not be better. Flat surfaces need to breathe, let the moisture out after rains. Transparent stains are best. Solid stains peel. And power wash is always good so your wood is clean and will except the stain. And never ever paint.

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
Joyce A Morrisville, NC

Never paint a deck RED!!!!! we've always done the clear coat in a natural tint!!! Your deck looks great!!!!

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
Bea F Corpus Christi, TX

I love it. Better get to work on mine.

on Jun 21, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

This is the first post I have seen on the Restore product. We have looked at it, but something about it bothers me....it is a thick coating on wood. I am afraid that after a few years it will crack and start peeling in spots! UGH! That would be a nightmare! But the cocept I love! I do agree that it is going to be expensive and one of those jobs you might want to wish you had not undertaken!

on Jun 22, 2012 · Like 0
Heather B Suwanee, GA

Has anyone tried it on concrete? Specifically - exterior, full-sun concrete?

on Jun 23, 2012 · Like 0
LandlightS Roswell, GA

Heather......One of the guys at HD in Roswell used it on their concrete walkway and had only good to say about the application. It cannot be used in a garage or driveway as it is not intended for the weight of an automobile

on Jun 24, 2012 · Like 0
Kristin Van Voorst Raymore, MO

I applied Restore to my aging deck boards this summer with outstanding results. It is a lot of work to apply and messy as it splatters when rolling it out. It filled in cracks and gave my old deck a new life.

on Jan 21, 2013 · Like 0
Heather B Suwanee, GA

Has anyone ever used Restore over cement?

on Jan 22, 2013 · Like 0
LandlightS Roswell, GA

One of my friends used it on concrete and is very happy with the results. Just make sure the surface is properly cleaned....

on Jan 23, 2013 · Like 0

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