Brush away the years and perfect your deck

What to do

1. Remove all the outdoor furniture on your decking to see if any sections are rotting or damaged and need to be fixed. Sweep with a broom to remove any leaves or dirt that might have built up over the year.

2. To ensure the wooden decking panels are clean, wash them in a mixture of sugar soap and water, using the broom to spread the mixture around. This should remove minor algae and mould build-up. Try a Seriously Good Wire Brush with Scraper if there’s a lot of mould or algae. Speciality cleaners can also be very effective and are available from DIY stores. When you’re finished, allow the surface to dry

3. If you have artificial grass or stone slabs close to the decking, lay a tarpaulin sheet down to catch any paint drips. Begin painting by going around the far edges of the decking with a Seriously Good 2” Shed Fence & Decking Brush. These hard-to-reach areas usually receive less protective coatings and are often the places where moisture and rot start, so make sure they are well covered. It’ll also give you a neater finish.

4. Once you’ve finished the edges, move on to the rest of the decking. Work from the edge furthest away from the house or so you can get off the decking without walking across the freshly painted surface. For speed, use an Ultimate Swan Neck Shed Fence & Decking Brush. If you don’t want to kneel or stoop to paint, attach the brush to the Ultimate Extension Pole. Click together and paint.

5. When the whole surface is covered, allow it to dry. Replace the furniture and enjoy your good-as-new decking!