{"id":132,"date":"2011-01-23T21:30:23","date_gmt":"2011-01-24T01:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/you-can-fix-it.com\/fix\/?p=132"},"modified":"2011-09-19T22:31:35","modified_gmt":"2011-09-20T02:31:35","slug":"lawn-gardenrefinish-a-wooden-deck-or-fence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.you-can-fix-it.com\/fix\/lawn-garden\/lawn-gardenrefinish-a-wooden-deck-or-fence\/","title":{"rendered":"Deck or Fence:Refinish a Wooden Deck or Fence"},"content":{"rendered":"

If your wooden deck or fence is over a year old and is beginning to show signs of aging, take an afternoon to refresh it with some oil or stain.<\/p>\n

\nStep 1 \u2013 Thoroughly clean the deck or fence with an appropriate deck cleaner or a mixture of bleach and warm water. Pressure washing the surface will not remove mildew stains. Scrubbing with a long handled brush and an environmentally friendly cleaner works best.<\/p>\n

\nStep 2 \u2013 Be sure the wood is thoroughly dry before proceeding. This could take several days, be patient. <\/p>\n

\nStep 3 \u2013 Choose your product. If you like the color of your wood as is, a clear water proofing product may be the best choice for you. For a more natural look, a 50\/50 mixture of linseed oil and mineral spirits will do the trick. Otherwise, Cabot\u2019s Australian Timber Oil or a semi-transparent stain will allow you to change the color of your deck or fence to suit your taste. For distressed or previously stained decks or fences, a solid stain may be your only alternative.<\/p>\n

\nStep 4 \u2013 Use a long handled paint roller with a thick nap or a tank sprayer to apply the stain or oil. Apply the product liberally to a small area at a time. You will want to apply a second coat before the first coat is dry, so working in small sections is imperative.<\/p>\n

\nStep 5 \u2013 Continue to apply your stain or oil until the entire deck or fence has been covered liberally with two coats of product.<\/p>\n

\nStep 6 \u2013 Let the deck dry thoroughly before walking on it or moving patio furniture back into place.<\/p>\n

\nNote: Drip a drop of water onto your deck or fence. If it absorbs into the wood, it is time to apply a protective finish.<\/p>\n

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