Deck Painting

Deck painting with Premier Infinity exterior paint.

[@PinkRose_1]

I've painted my deck a few times. Word of advice, don't skip out on primer. It adds an extra layer of protection to your wood and ensures good adhesion of the paint.

[@IntoTheCinemaVerse]

How long does it last if done right?

[@JerryAndJulieMusic]

Hi, I am in the process of painting my deck uncovered porch. I am wondering if you know, should I use Kilz Primer underneath the paint? I did use it on the rails and the front but not sure if I should use on the floor part. I may have done the whole thing wrong LOL

[@chadr8559]

How was this paint after a couple years

[@Evelyn-yx4pn]

It does look beautiful… but 4 years later trying to strip it wasn’t easy i actually had to use a grinder . Will go with oil base this time

[@benjaminday3868]

If the old paint was sticking that well that you had to use a grinder, you should have left it on.

[@HeyMrBJ]

Thanks so much for the video. Would you mind placing the updated video link in this videos description?

[@sandy99922]

I would like to paint my brown deck railings white. He suggestions for a good covering exterior paint?

[@216Clevelander]

How many gallons did you use on your deck

[@belquirubimorenoramirez6588]

Is this deck paint suitable for snowy weather?

[@TheBandoury]

I love the color ! I am in the process of re-staining my balcony, 25% of stain is shipped, do I have to remove all the old stain to bare wood or is it enough to sand it with 80 grid and apply two coats stain & seal? I see you did not sand off the old paint, did that cause an issues. ? Thank you

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

It would be best to get it all off but not always necessary depending on type of paint or stain used. For example if you were using the exact same stain the you do not need to get every little bit off. Or, if covering with a thicker and perhaps darker stain it would likely turn out ok as well without sanding it all off.

[@TheBandoury]

@@skeeterhandyman9572 that makes sense, I've been getting conflicting answers. thanks

[@MrGrady001]

Hello, you don’t have to sand the old paint off first?

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

It was a type of stain but yes it would have been better to sand of first.

[@katherinefrederick3164]

Did you roll this on ? I’m getting ready to do my front porch and don’t know if I want to stain it or paint it

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

I used a good quality wide brush.

[@Gblessi]

So you painted over some of the old paint after power washing and didn’t have a problem?

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

Most of old paint was gone after cleaning and washing. The issue I learned later was that it really should have been power sanded first but my old deck boards were also too far gone so it only lasted a couple of years and now it looks bad again

[@audrionnacummings5375]

Did you make another video?

[@dogsareawomansbestfriend]

If you just had your deck put down a few months ago, can you just sweep it and start painting?

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

I would wait longer if it’s pressure treated…however from my experience I would not use paint at all. Only use a water sealer such as Thompsons

[@joshnewhouse2516]

I painted my deck about a week ago. But it still feels tacky on the floor. Any idea or tips. Don’t really want to start over

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

Hmmmm…that sounds odd for sure after a week. Should have cured in 24hrs. What was surface like that you painted…? Maybe too much humidity in air?

[@dabig77]

What was the temp.?

[@lw1913]

Nice look! How is it holding up in 2024? I would love to know.

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

Sadly it only lasted a few years. I suspect wood was too old to repaint and only course of action now is to put new boards on as they are about 22yrs old now

[@HydroponicTricks]

Can we get an update?

[@memoirsofalegend5472]

Its been 2 years. Where is the new one lol

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

Sadly it only lasted 2 years as my deck boards were about 15 yrs old when I did it. Only solution now is to replace the boards

[@xSyberprox]

Let us know what you would have done better. How does it look like

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

It on lasted 2 years. I would not recommend a paint like this. In all fairness my wood was already 15+ yrs old to begin with. I would only stain or waterproof wood but never paint again. My best bet now is to just replace all the floor boards as they are over 17 years old.

[@stephenjordon7453]

How long before it started to peel again. I'm torn between stripping all my paint to stain or just repainting

[@itsurgirlavajennings6502]

Same I have paint that is chipping and unsure what to do

[@kirkhamster0024]

@@itsurgirlavajennings6502 I would suggest sanding off the entire surface to be painted.

[@devinjones4783]

Do you paint same day? How long should we wait to paint after washing?

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

Power Sanding the entire surface after cleaning would be best if possible to ensure proper adhesion. It turned out my boards were just too old and need to be replaced

[@rustang426w]

@@skeeterhandyman9572 what made you decide to replace your deck boards? mine have more creases than yours and i was about to paint them

[@aye.7423]

Amazing 👏

[@zubuxstein]

Two yrs have passed by, Any follow up what does it look like?

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

not as good as i had hoped but as expected. some areas started to peel but my deck boards were really too...about 16 yrs

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

i will do short follow up video next week

[@tolo6753]

Any updated video? Thanks for posting this

[@ellenanthony8017]

@@skeeterhandyman9572 Turn them upside down!

[@golfngirl41]

How did it hold up?

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

not too bad....not too good ...pretty much what i exoected. My deck boards were also about 16 yrs old so maybe not a fair test

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

i will do a short follow up video next week

[@b.t.h.9568]

I used the Canadian Tire paint... NEVER AGAIN! I did everything painstaking correct and it came off in a few years and now I have to start the process all over. It's worth spending the extra dollars on a better paint.

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

I agree, it didn’t last for me either. Painting wood is just generally a bad idea even if it is a paint /stain combo. Only use a stain such as Thompson’s water sealer, etc

[@oceano_drive241]

Why not sand it?

[@thehound1359]

Seriously. You should always give it a good sand before applying a stain. That’s my experience anyway.

[@sergiobass1980]

I will advise not to stain your deck with a solid colour. You will have to touch it up yearly. I would just let it be or use a clear stain. It will last longer and it is easier to maintain. Learn from my mistakes. 😢

[@aquious953]

No sanding?

[@Niko-iq8bc]

You should of changed a few boards they look pretty rotted

[@sisi-vs7gx]

Thank you for sharing! What is the color name?

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

That is a good question...sorry but I don't have that information any longer as it was quite some time ago

[@triangulaterally6580]

Caramel Gelato

[@QAudio]

How long you let it dry before paint?

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

I think at least a day if I recall correctly. Preferably sun

[@keysersoze1537]

Thought running a sander on the floor was the correct way to start off

[@jo_sang8129]

I'm using a puttyknife i hope that's okay?

[@Kyylarenee]

waiting for the update

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You don't need to seal or prime? I heard paint isn't a sealer, and even the paint itself can rot the wood. I also heard primer helps with keeping the paint from chipping or fading. I also heard paint-primer-sealant all-in-one products are crap.

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

It was supposed to all in one and nothing else required. Since you deck boards were already old it did not adhere that well. After 2 years it needed to redone again but I never did it as I really just need new deck boards. And yes most all in one products seem to fall short of their claims

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@@skeeterhandyman9572 Thank you very much for sharing your experience and insight.

[@maryamdousti4218]

Bleach, dish soap and hot water! I tried. Never worked

[@DanMurphy-gr6to]

video on repeating a wooden deck Video on repainting a wooden deck

[@The_Gr8Pre10der]

bleach and dish soap not working for me🤦‍♂️

[@skeeterhandyman9572]

Do you have a good stiff deck brush? It does take a fair amount of time and elbow grease.

[@The_Gr8Pre10der]

@@skeeterhandyman9572 yes I do have a brush can you please remind me how long did you let the bleach set on the wood?

[@dantheman4861]

Toyboy smells like sour patch kids. Not a fan

[@wotviewer]

the follow up video after 3 years says all you need to know. Total waste of money. Paint badly flaked after 3 years and looks worse that what he started this video with. There are only 2 options: a) sand back to bare wood and treat as from new with a dedicated "deck" paint so you get a blotch free finish. Or better yet, a stain that soaks into the wood, not just a layer of paint that can do nothing but chip/flake off given the wear it will incur since it will be walked on! or b) hide everything by using a much darker colour

[@F.E.82]

One coat always looks like shit. If you did 2 maybe in a couple of years it would still look fresh.