S sailor86 Well-Known Member Joined Apr 17, 2010 Messages 75 Reaction score 0 Apr 30, 2010 #1 I would like to re-paint the deck. Is it necessary to strip and ultra-clean the wood before I apply a new coat or two?
I would like to re-paint the deck. Is it necessary to strip and ultra-clean the wood before I apply a new coat or two?
S sailor86 Well-Known Member Joined Apr 17, 2010 Messages 75 Reaction score 0 Apr 30, 2010 #3 It's about 5 years old and I am painting it.
Cork-Guy Cork Flooring Pros Joined Oct 5, 2009 Messages 243 Reaction score 0 Apr 30, 2010 #4 I would re-stain it; it will come out so much better and last so much longer.
B bobtheblindguy Active Member Joined Dec 28, 2009 Messages 37 Reaction score 0 May 16, 2010 #5 No you don't have to strip it but you do have to scrape any loose paint. Then clean it really good. If there is a sheen you want to dull it by sanding a little or the new paint might not bond too good. Make sure you use a paint designed for decks.
No you don't have to strip it but you do have to scrape any loose paint. Then clean it really good. If there is a sheen you want to dull it by sanding a little or the new paint might not bond too good. Make sure you use a paint designed for decks.