Planning to improve the deck?

Does your deck look like a weatherbeaten dock? Consider transforming your wooden deck from an eyesore into a beautiful outdoor living space. Here are some simple steps you can follow to help give your deck that much needed facelift:

Step 1 – Restoration

The first step you need to take is to tighten loose screws and nails and secure floor boards on your deck. Look for mildew or rotting wood by inspecting underneath. Be sure to sink any protruding nails.

Step 2 – Surface Preparation

A good cleaning will remove dirt, grime and the gray colour from your deck. Bleach is recommended to eliminate mould and mildew.

Step 3 – Protection

To preserve that beautiful natural look, you need to protect your surface. A polymerized tung oil-based finish is a clear, tough coating varnish that protects and beautifies all exterior wood surfaces. Rain and snow cannot penetrate the coating to damage the wood. A superior fungicide should be included to retard mildew.

Step 4 – Decoration

Let your imagination take over. Try adding a trellis with hanging plants, potted plants around the deck or flower boxes on the rail. Alter the mood of your entire backyard with unique outdoor lighting fixtures like lanterns, torches or railing lights. For a two-toned look on your deck, try finishing your railings and posts in a different accent colour.