How do I remove peeling paint from my 24' x 20' deck?
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Rent a power washer from Home Depot. How old is the paint and what kind is it?
Hi Deborah, here's a handy tutorial that will show you how to go about it - https://homeguides.sfgate.com/power-wash-exterior-deck-remove-paint-77441.html
A power washer is the way to go. If you don't own one, they can be rented from diy stores.
I'd avoid a power washer as it can do a lot of damage to the wood if you're not careful. Shooting water into wood is never really a good idea. The best way to do it is strip it or sand it. I stripped our deck, you can see how I did it here: https://www.flippingtheflip.com/2018/08/the-deck-redux-part-i.html
A power washer