How To Clean And Stain A Deck

How to easily clean and stain a deck using power washer and paint sprayer. Sponsored by Lowes
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DISCLAIMER: Woodworking and the use of power and hand tools can be extremely dangerous. You are responsible for understanding the safe use of your tools and techniques. Your safety is YOUR responsibility, I accept NO responsibility or liability for any injuries, accidents, death occurring to you or others if you attempt to do the things that I do or use advice that I give.

[@ryancole3058]

As someone watching this to learn how to power wash for the first time, I'm actually really appreciative that you left in the part where you were careless with the pressure/direction. I hear lots of people

[@victorfortin542]

I do not like to use power washer on deck, I find that what the power washer is doing in this case is actually peeling a layer of wood when wand is held this close to surface. Then when deck dries the wood is all frayed/ fuzzy and than needs to be sanded before one can apply a sealer or stain. I use a bucket of hot water with dawn dish soap and a brush, rinsing with garden hose as I go along. I even tried a old floor polisher to scrub deck with great cleaning results but it to frayed the pressure treated deck boards. So the brush on a long handle is what I found to work the best. And I do my deck at least every second year, scrub let dry a few days then apply Thompson wood sealer.

[@KnightsWithoutATable]

With stains, oils, and oil based paints wood that has been outside for more than a few months will just soak up the coating. Any wood you should wet slightly and then let dry to the touch before applying an oil based product. It opens up the pores of the wood and will allow deeper penetration and protection by the coating. You can also do a light sanding right after you wet the wood to take the raised grain down so that it won't be raised after you apply the coating.

[@theshecamel9126]

Nice job, I just finished my deck, it had been stain before about 12 years ago in bad shape, so I cleaned it with 30-seconds cleaner and pressured washed the dark spots let it dry for 1 week then hand brushed it with a paintbrush ( I see the sprayer would have been better), it took about 3 days to fully dry. The results are amazing looks like a new deck and I am in my late 60's and a woman!!!! I also cleaned the house with 30-second cleaner it had that green algae on it and the gutters, I have a pump sprayer and on full force sprayed the gutters with it and the house. By the time I got the hose to rinse it all off it was clean no brushing no scrubbing, unbelievable looks like a new house.

[@benjaminthompson6558]

I work for Stanley Steemer. I spend a lot of time in the summers cleaning decks all over Michigan. If anyone ever needs a good even cleaning, definitely consider giving your local company a call and at least have them come look at it for free. Our process is fairly similar, but much quicker, and avoids all of the stop/start marks

[@p.nickerson8813]

Never spray a deck! Rolling it will work the paint/stain into the groves filling voids and protecting the wood. Spraying it leaves the paint sitting on top and will peel off within a year or two.

[@DKLGalactus5]

the dog needs cowboy boots

[@noahwolfgram4743]

I took a big surface sander to my deck (one on wheels you can use while standing behind. Can rent from Home Depot). This smooths the surface (no mor splinters), levels it a bit, and gets rid of the dirt you miss with the pressure washer. Works wonderfully

[@nathanwalters7790]

Love it when a guy can say, this is something that I would do differently next time. (Power washer strokes) Great result! You have a fan in me.

[@TN-gi5fh]

First of all it takes some time how to use pressure washer unles you wanna damage your deck , and you don’t need any chemicals to spray on your deck as long as you know how to use pressure washing

[@Kail174ru]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection

[@Mote.]

Just the result of the power washer alone is satisfying

[@julieredmon1521]

I have that same shade on my patio. I love it and it really adds to the look of your deck. You did a great job turning that into a beautiful hang out spot.

[@rlfitzgerald2769]

This is awesome, especially since I work for Lowe's as well. I was looking for a video on how to clean and stain my deck and you showed me perfectly.

[@Banhthibu00]

This is the most easy way I have ever watched recently. I used to frustrated about doing that . Thank you for your sharing

[@edtaber5326]

You did a great job! This is the first video in a long time I didn't skip through and actually watched until the end. Good editing and clear speech.

[@TheCHRISCaPWN]

I went out to Lowe's amd bought the dame sprayer last night based on your words. I used it today to prime and paint 6 shelves that I build for our cats. It worked amazingly, and was so fast and easy! This is the first time I've made a purchase based on 1 recommendation like that, but so far I agree, it is far worth the money! Thanks!

[@seanhannam8872]

Nice video man. I like when he says he went to Lowes and picked up some stuff. You mean Lowes and a Valspar hooked you up with free stuff for making the video. 😂

[@justme7303]

Thank you very much! Literally at this very moment, someone else is in my backyard doing the powerwashing of my fence but I will be doing the staining. This video was enlightening and encouraging! Thank you.

[@Methodical2]

I'm with you on the spraying. The Wagner sprayer was a game changer for me and I won't use a brush or roller again either, except in rare cases for those areas where I can't spray near the house. I cringed when I saw you using the 15* tip though.