Staining a Deck + Lattice
Our backyard is a constant work-in-progress. We have a LOT of shade, a large dog and pesky moles that like to negate any yard-work we manage to get done every year. In 2014, we decided to focus our efforts on our back deck instead!
The deck is nice in size with a built-in bench but it was a little weathered. When we first bought the house in 2009, we powerwashed that bad boy and applied a water/weather-proofing "stain". It wasn't tinted but the wood looked newer once it had been washed so we went with it.
The job was easy and BRUTAL at the same time! I'm kind of cheap when it comes to DIY and don't like to spend unnecessary money so we painted the deck with a few measly paintbrushes.
All in all, it took two days, two coats and eleven hours of staining! It was rough! BUT! It's been two years now and the deck still looks pretty decent so I'd say it was worth it!
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I love the new reddish stain, it turned out SO nice! I'm sure everyone planning their backyard projects for spring will be saving this :)
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FORGET THE SPRAYER AND BRUSH! sEEMS MEN ALWAYS TO HAVE A FANCY SOME OR OTHER....GO TO YOUR LOCAL DOLLAR TREE AND BUY 5 OR 6 OF THOSE CRAPPY SPONGE MOPS AND A PACK OR A TON OF RUBBER GLOVES..PICK UP EITHER A FEW ROASTING PANS OR A FEW OR THOSE PAINT HOLDERS FOR WHEN YOU USE A PAINT ROLLER....MOST SPENT 10 BUCKS. SHAKE UP THE STAIN, FILL ROASTING PAN ABOUT HALF WAY WITH STAIN, GRAB A SPONGE MOP , PUT ON YOUR GLOVES, DIP YOUR MOP IN THE STAIN AND SQUEEZE EXCESS OUT...DON'T MAKE T SO HEAVY WITH THE STAIN THAT THE SPONGFALLS OFF. START PAINITING WITH STAIN AND IT WOWRKS GREAT ON LATTICE TO. MY DESK IS LARGER AND I USED 3 MOPS...DONE IN 2HOURS
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