Deck Repair and Restoration | How to Refinish Decking

This 30+ year old deck was in need of a lot of repairs from rot, water damage, and a peeling paint finish. I'll show you how I revamped the entire design, built a new deck step, and refinished the deck with a solid stain applied using a Wagner airless sprayer.
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[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

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[@red7fifty]

Great video, God Bless.

[@michaell.4730]

Not going to lie, it's very that I'll actually sit through an entire video for something like this, but between your honesty, and the fact that you go the extra mile to do the little things to ensure a clean, finished product, it was enjoyable to watch you work and do things properly. Thanks for sharing some of your little world on the water...I hope you get years of enjoyment out of it!

[@wildwoodtop]

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[@kld9678]

The timing of this is stellar. I’m planning my own step for my deck. The ground has sunk over the years and my knees can’t take the huge drop anymore.

[@pancakeninja445]

What a difference and great view, perfect to chill with a nice coffee.

[@suemussatto3543]

Gosh, I wish I could be your helper when you do your projects....I would learn so much....and I do learn from your videos...but, I always enjoy another person's thought process. The deck is beautiful...another wonderful video from you❤❤

[@robertkerby2581]

Wow, an amazing Transformation of your Lake-house Deck! Well done!

[@scottlittle7712]

Talented, gorgeous and owner of lots of sneakers. Another great video !

[@lovestosingalot55bodin7]

Great transformation Melissa! Well done!

[@lindaroyal8161]

The deck looks brand new. It looks so much better with the step, it looks bigger also. That's such a beautiful view, I would be out there as much as possible.

[@stanleysmith8984]

Latest news I heard is it does not matter if the grain is inverted. Best advice I have heard is use good fasteners and it should be good. The theory is still controversial, bu my deck is about 30 years old, and the boards still work. My thought is just tightening them good and make sure the water drains off. Good Work and good luck.

[@geneberry7114]

Absolutely Beautiful!! the deck looks good too : )

[@anitamfischer5]

What an incredible transformation! You took so much care to reuse what could be salvaged. What a beautiful outdoor space. ❤

[@angiereinecke9608]

What a gorgeous view!!! The deck is perfect now ❤

[@shelly1224]

What a lot of work. Thanks for another great video.

[@larryroyovitz7829]

Glad to see you're posting a bit more.

[@maritimeus]

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[@maritimeus]

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[@michaelsylvester7272]

Sure have to say you always are up to the challenge.

[@AB-nu5we]

First off, great job. The repairs came out nice and the finish looks great. That Wagner sprayer seems to be the right choice for a project like that. It is concerning though that the deck was in such rough shape. I know those are close to the ground, but proper french draining underneath and adding some lattice or fenched vent holes in the correct spots in the deck skirt should also the deck board slats to do what they do best, allow the underside of the deck to stay dry. Anyway, again, great fixes! Thanks for sharing.

[@user-mu9zn6ty7j]

I replaced some stairs to a front porch with pressure treated lumber and, like you, I put the best looking face up. Many years later the boards with the 'cupping' up have started to pool water in them and the stain we put on them is either flaking off or the boards are growing algae. So, you'll have to see if this causes maintenance issues for you down the road. It certainly has for me.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Good to know! I can probably replace those boards when that happens, but it still stinks!

[@kimmie-kat]

Excellent update!

[@AllenZee]

you make it look so doable. Even though in reality - I KNOW IT IS AN ABSOLUTE beast of a job. Keep up the great work !!!!!

[@ddnlee24]

Another amazing job Melissa!

[@rmd9032]

Another awesome job, Melissa. Well done !!!

[@jhold7553]

You can build my deck any time. As always fabulous job. Youve been doing this a while now and have tried and learned so much. Ive been watching for years and i say go with your gut at this point on form function and safety

[@sophiajahn9664]

Such a beautiful job, thank you for sharing!

[@stevekane615]

Great job as usual😊

[@DorothyOzmaLover]

Luv the final look with furnishings which give it quite the style so bless ya for showing off your skills!

[@garyglenn3654]

Stunning was the word I would use to describe your excellent work! You nailed it Melissa. 👍

[@tommyammo6135]

WOW Melissa that came out really really nice. You hard work paid off.

[@mrpbright]

Always a good saturday when there's a welcome to the woods vid to watch! Have to admit watching that lag bolt going in without a washer was quite traumatic. 🤪 Love your videos and I recommend them to other tubers starting their diy channels. Its been a real Pleasure watching you get better and better at ever more difficult projects over the years. Keep them coming!

[@jessicahill8638]

It looks so good! What a nice view 😍

[@strykerliker]

Unbelievable job!! As usual❤

[@judybesse4058]

Great job!!!!

[@ronm6585]

Great job, great view. Thanks for sharing.

[@tinekejoldersma]

That view 🥰 Love the deck. Well done.

[@durangodave]

great job, looks wonderful 😁

[@patchayko721]

Great job. I really like how you explain why you do a step .

[@demuX50]

Great work. Nice looking deck.👍

[@cecilianagy3562]

So much hard and beautiful work.

[@abbyo6774]

You rock! Simply amazing!❤🎉

[@steveflores4191]

Good job!

[@MartyG1957]

Nice job Melissa. It looks way better without the railing

[@msmw6159]

You have such a great vision when planning/ designing. It's 100% better without the railing.😊

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thank you!

[@samme5513]

Great job looks awesome love it thank you so much for sharing enjoyed watching

[@bonaventuraescodaisole461]

You have very good taste and great skill. Congratulations on your work, which I have been following for some time.

[@redscortgt93]

Awesome work as always. I’m tired just watching it. lol also that view is awesome. Great idea removing the railings. 🤌

[@kevincorbin6273]

Nice work

[@tallone37]

great job

[@red7fifty]

Fantastic Results! Fyi, I wear a dust mask when I cut PT lumber. I got a nose bleed years ago when I was building a deck out of PT for my dad. Now I always wear a dust mask when cutting PT lumber, and also when cutting untreated wood. My nose thanks me. Thanks for posting the video.

[@shelton126]

Talented!

[@michaelduy9055]

Wearing my COURAGE/CONFIDENCE hat while I watch!! Love to see the old wood reused where possible.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Ha love that!!

[@shaunbrady5703]

that's awesome I love that you removed the railing it's not nessisary, and it took from the view

[@rafecamp]

pretty cool!

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

MUCH nicer without the railing. Nice job!

[@anthony01571]

OUTSTANDING ; o .....

[@c50ge]

I renewed my old deck several years ago. I was able to flip most of my old boards over because the bottoms still looked great. Which means they will cup and hold some water cutting some life from them. The way I look at it they were free. Keep up with staining them regularly and they should last quite a long while.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

That’s a great idea too if the wood is in okay shape!

[@user-sj3ci2nx3v]

I'm in love 🥰

[@DoufTroop]

look at this beautiful machine go, damn.!

[@drewdemarco4433]

You’re incredible

[@akshayasrani4370]

Nice❤❤❤

[@randydobson1863]

Ho Welcome To The Woods & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Welcome To The Woods & Friends Randy

[@robertwayne1884]

You might have removed all the dead leaves under the decking? You are an inspiration!!

[@rongrose3746]

NICE

[@delandbrooks3291]

When I rented that type of sander years ago, the called it a "Flat Plate Sander". Whether that was the rental companies term or a term for that style, I have no idea. The cup of the boards matters but shouldn't be an issue as long as you keep up the finish and teh wood doesn't have a chance to absorb moisture.

[@timmoen4589]

I've never paid much attention to crowning deck boards and have always gone with best-looking side up. IF I crown them I like the crown up. I find that when the crown is down they can cup and hold water, crown down and they'll "dome" which lets water run off better.

[@user-xu4ng5ho8x]

Wow! What a difference it makes removing that old rail! It really opens up the deck allowing for a beautiful view of the lake. Our deck is 15 years old and I have deck boards cupped up and down. While building the deck I had no Idea about cupping so I just did like you did and put them pretty side up. My boards are treated and I have no rot at all. Not bad considering here in south Louisiana we average almost 60 inches of rain a year so I wouldnt worry about it. Maybe just be careful if water freezes on the cupped up boards in Winter. Thats not an issue here the only ice we see here is in our adult beverages! lol I love the long window above the deck door did you install it? If you did is it in one of the videos? Awesome job! 🍻

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I didn’t install that window, it was there but i love it too!

[@flyovernews22]

Great deck. Great job repairing it….. by the hottest on KZbin!

[@bryanhaycock672]

You likely could have just reattached the sprinkler at the elbow at the bottom. No need to splice the line.

[@uniballoutlaw]

yes cupping will become an issue eventually depending on weather and sun and you could have sealed the 2x12 that went underground at the brick location

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

The up-cupping : not a huge deal. You my well never notice it. As for waiting to stain PT wood - I’d ask a couple professional deck builders on that. I see your using a moisture meter, but I’m not sure that will tell you the entire story of what you need to know for staining.

[@MrMilwaukee]

Once again; beautiful wife with skills, every man’s dream!

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Redwood? Don’t you mean western red cedar? I can’t imagine anyone would pay for actual redwood in the early 1990’s. I’d still re-use the red cedar, as that’s valuable (and expensive). Good on you for yet another big project.

[@ourclock9273]

Good job, marry me immediately! I'm an English learner and the explanation was stunning, thx for the content. 👍

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

lol, sorry I’m already happily married with four kids 😊

[@ourclock9273]

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog for sure! good wishes for your family.

[@GCraigmile]

Your videos are GREAT!!! And you’re a Babe! Wow

[@oscaramaya8599]

❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@smokethirteen]

You could have cut the bolt in half with a metal cutting blade on the reciprocating saw

[@robertjames-life4768]

Nice, frankly I would have just replaced all of thar deck and used a no show type of screw.

[@Pmorganthemoney]

I’m amazed your white shoes didn’t get dirty?!

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

They do, I wash them in the washing machine 👍

[@Pmorganthemoney]

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog I thought you were just that good 😊

[@garyhenderson9303]

I need to revamp my Decking, but I do not have the 27 different outfits that are required to do the task 😀

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Haha hey, this took me a while. 🫠

[@amoni1959]

Wow great job. Did u run into any earwigs!? Those things freak me the hell out. 😵

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Ha no, earwigs don't live in Minnesota that I know of. I've never seen one and had to look that up to know what it even looks like.

[@ron827]

Excsllent engineering but you may want to put a step on the ends so no one walks off the end.

[@kimberlyg9867]

When the board is set, curled up, it will collect water more easily 🤷‍♀️

[@peaspiepuddy]

Did you need a permit?

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

No; not for this project.

[@peaspiepuddy]

@@WelcometotheWoodsBlog Thanks

[@user-st4nf3cr8h]

I've noticed all the tools appeared in the vids such as the sabersaw, the drill, the multitool, the grinder - are from different brands. why don't one become a sponsor and provide a full set of tools?

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

Haha because it's not that easy :)

[@theglowcloud2215]

A 14" high deck is kind of pointless. I'd just demo the thing and build a new patio.

[@libertyvilleguy2903]

Please use gloves when handling pressure treated wood. The chemicals in the wood make for a very nasty splinter in you hand.

[@Zzrdemon6633]

How about keeping your opinion to yourself unless you're asked for it?

[@user-zn5su3ho5w]

Это шедеврально. 👍🏻🥰😍🔥🤍💙❤️

[@mikeb7929]

remove nuts from carriage bolts you needed longer handles "leverage'