Our Weekend Project

Laura Posted: Aug 24, 2003 08:01 PM

Our Weekend Project

Ok so it took more than a weekend--
We had to replace the handrail all around the deck and DH spent the entire week sanding the deck--
and it took us a day and half to paint and I am sooo happy with the results

It was worth every minute of it

jennbaby Posted: Aug 24, 2003 08:23 PM

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Very nice Laura!

My DH is handy like that! Isn't it a good feeling?

Karen H Posted: Aug 24, 2003 08:29 PM

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Looks great! We painted a porch half that size and it was lots of work, so I know how much effort you must have put into your deck. It's a great feeling to finish a project like that.

Lisa Rose Posted: Aug 24, 2003 08:37 PM

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WOW!! that looks great!!!

JennRenee Posted: Aug 24, 2003 08:41 PM

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Wow! Looks beautiful!

Claud2001 Posted: Aug 24, 2003 10:14 PM

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Very nice

anna Posted: Aug 24, 2003 10:32 PM

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Looks gorgeous !!

How often do outdoor decks have to be touched up? I know wood needs lots of touching up and maintenance to keep as beautiful as you have it! We have a wood deck/steps out front that needs touching up

Great job !!!!

VickiC Posted: Aug 25, 2003 08:20 AM

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Great job! It looks wonderful!

stacedz Posted: Aug 25, 2003 09:06 AM

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Beautiful and what a nice deck, It would make me want to sit out there all day!

HeatherandNick Posted: Aug 25, 2003 09:14 AM

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WOW - it looks beautiful!!! Great job

Cira Posted: Aug 25, 2003 09:27 AM

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Great job ... Rob just stained our deck a couple of weeks ago. I love the way it looks too!

Laura Posted: Aug 25, 2003 02:20 PM

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Thanks everyone-- can't wait for our BBQ this weekend
As far as maintenance goes-- this deck is on the older side (not sure # of years but more than 5-8 easily) and the last people tried power washing and 'ruined'part of it - you can't tell but we can-- so with that being said they just painted/sealed over the wood without sanding--- so we started over sanded the whole thing then painted/sealed--should last at least 2 years and probably more--
Does your steps collect water? or does it bead up?
We powerwashed, then sanded, then painted-- you could skip steps but then you will pay for it down the road
Laura

Diane Posted: Aug 25, 2003 04:10 PM

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looks GREAT!!!!!

Shirley Posted: Aug 25, 2003 04:30 PM

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I love it!

spel Posted: Aug 25, 2003 05:04 PM

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looks great! its so much work, but totally worth it.

we have been working on our deck (powerwashing- big mistake- & sanding) for weeks. we do a little bit at a time (large deck). tonight we'll finish sanding the floor & hopefully we'll stain it this week. our deck was in bad shape when we moved in. you just reminded me to take pictures before we stain it!