How to Clean, Renew and Seal a Wood Deck in One Day

[@wftyler9680]

Used to *LOVE* watching your show The House Doctor on HGTV years and years ago. Best DIY show HGTV ever had, all because of you.

[@jonathanchartrand3351]

One of the best how-to tutorials, and yeah, no annoying music to distract the narrative.

[@rockinredhead70]

I did mine in a day when I bought my new house. When viewing it before I made the offer, it was so green with mold & mildew, I actually considered the cost of replacing the entire deck into my offer. Then I saw this man's video & figured why not. The deck cleaner & brightener is a MUST step. It removed all of the green gunk and immediately made a 85% difference. I then used his method of a big brush to go between all the slats, then used the same method he did using the deck sponge attached to a broom handle. It's a large deck but to do the brightening step & deck surface took about 2 hours combined. The Thomson's waterproof stain in the color cedar was not cheap. It cost about $50 a can here in Iowa. It went one easy & is the consistency of watered down paint. But when it dries you can still see the wood grain which I like since I've always detested "painted" decks. But coming to the handrail & ballasts, ugggg that took a couple more hours & you constantly fight drips that get onto your newly stained deck surface. However I was able to finish this all on a Saturday. Started at 10 a.m. done by 4 p.m. and the transformation was amazing. The old owner even stopped to chat once and said she loved the new deck, so when I told her this was not new but her old deck simply refreshed, she couldn't believe it. CON TO THIS PRODUCT: If you live in any state that gets a lot of winter snow, you'll be highly disappointed come spring. I did this my first year at this house in July 2018, but in March of 2019 the deck was completely destroyed again!!!! Back was the green crap and that new stain from summer was chipped, withered, green, and ugly. That was just with ONE winter. So plan on doing this once every year. Total costs are $45-$60 for the waterproof deck stain, $25-$30 for a decent cleaner/brightener, and about $20 in sponge type applicators, gloves, etc. So this gentleman was spot on when he says you can transform a tired looking deck in 1 day. Just be prepared to do that yearly!!

[@onenikkione]

You are correct, this product just lays on the surface of the wood (which is why it can be applied to moist wood) and it will peel and come loose after a winter. Consider using PPG ProLuxe which is a True Stain, just follow the prep work on can before applying (available at Home Depot if you have one near you)

[@wisewisdomtooth]

I just use outdoor bleach and it removes all of the algae/mold/dirt and etc. that the cleaner would do, so not only is it much much cheaper but it also brightens ie. bleaches the wood so when the stain application is applied the color is much more prevalent and looks better imo. And I say this because I actually bought both wood cleaner and outdoor bleach and tested them side by side

[@RaskolnikoffAnna]

I am reading comments and everyone is unhappy about something. I procrastinated for way too long with the deck. Mostly because I was nervous about how to do it, etc. This video kicked me in the ass and I will be doing my deck asap. Clear instruction, good tips and also informative comments.

[@marthajf73]

But the Thompson's is terrible. You'll just have to do it all over again next Spring

[@mchap6118]

marthajf73 Dude, what else can be used other than Thompsons?! I’ve seen a few ppl now state that Thompsons is trash. Now I’d like some input for a good alternative. Good thing I read all of these comments!!!

[@marthajf73]

@@mchap6118 I dont know what I'll use next. I can't remember the last thing I used but it wasn't very good neither, although a lot better than Thompson's. Sorry, I'm tired right now. I will research it before I buy anything. My go-to resource for home maintenance and repair is the guys at This Old House. They do things right, dont cut corners or rig things. If I find what I used last I'll put it here in a comment. Good luck

[@marthajf73]

@@mchap6118 I just found what I used last time. It was Cabot semi-transparent deck stain. I see that now they have a stain/sealer combo. This lasted longer than Thompson's, but since it is colored, it looks really bad when it starts wearing off. I'm going to do more research.

[@marthajf73]

@@mchap6118 by the way I'm not a dude.😉

[@Vulcan5911]

One thing I never do when pressure washing and staining a deck is wear my good dress cloths and shoes. Second I use a 3,400 psi commercial pressure washer and a 25° tip and also use a green biodegradable cleaner along with the pressure washing like Krud Kutter or Simple Green. I normally always use Olympic Maximum deck stain and always do my railings first with a brush and then my deck surface with a 3/4 inch nap roller. The brush will help you get the stain in all the tight areas and spread better and the 3/4inch nap roller will hold and spread a lot more stain into those tight areas and cracks better, especially when doing old weathered deck boards. The flat sponge type doesn't hold and spread much and gets caught up on all the splinters really easy. They may be good for super smooth board applications though.

[@Lady.Luck.]

thanks for your advice

[@Irawry0u]

thank you for sharing!!! needed this recommendation

[@michaelsix9684]

thanks for your tips

[@The_Dougie]

Fixing to redo my deck. I saw that Olympic at Walmart and was wondering if it was any good

[@joebob5998]

Ive been a professional painter for 15 years and doing that all in 1 day...good luck with that. Ive done many jobs like that in a day, but like i said, 15 years practice with all the right tools and knowledge. For a DIY’er its a long weekend job, possibly for 2 ppl. Even though he said it i also would NEVER recommend applying stain over damp wood, EVER. Everything i saw is correct, just spread it out a bit. Take your time and do it over a couple dry weekends and you’ll be much happier. P.S. video also didnt make it crystal clear. That was an acrylic stain(waterbase). You do that with oil base and its a 100% failure rate with damp/wet wood.

[@villiantwo]

well said.

[@Purecleanexteriorcleaning]

I do this for a living and can clean that in about 3 hrs tops. Using sodium hypochlorite (pool shock in the US) and pressure washing after.. Spray with oxalic acid afterwards to neutralise the hypo. Easy job and no sanding. I would return the next dry day to stain it though.

[@breadfan9]

It can be. You fail to mention anything about size or the heat index. Both of which play a significant role when staining.

[@trukooooo]

@@breadfan9 it can be. Is it recommended? Nope.

[@blueshoes915]

Thank you! I was feeling like it was taking forever. I’m a 40 year old woman it’s taking me all day to just try and scrub the deck. Ours was very dirty and bad and we don’t have a power washer. Really wishing my husband would have just hired someone to do it. 😤

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

Like seeing your updated videos, Ron. I just did my back deck July 4th weekend & used Thompson's WaterSeal Semi-Transparent (Honey tan). (Shows the wood grain, makes it look 'new' and it was 10% off at Lowes!) I was very surprised at how far the 5 gallon can went! I treated a 10 x 60 deck area and have well over 1/2 the can left! (I did NOT do the rails or stiles... those come later.) After fussing with one of those stain pads to apply it... I started using a garden sprayer to apply the WaterSeal itself & THEN used a deck stain pad to "brush" it into the wood. Less aggravation, the stain pad lasts much longer and the results will be great! You can get a 'stain mitt' which you can use to 'grasp' the stiles and apply stain that way - quick & easy! After doing the back deck it poured down rain the next day; watching the water bead up & roll off the new looking deck was great! Don't wait too long to maintain your deck, folks. It's easy (and actually fun!) plus greatly extends the useful life of your deck.

[@nancysterk6878]

Dwayne K

[@mauricecardinal6352]

It's junk. Thompson's. Have to use Cetol or Aborcoat.

[@sethurk]

Why you call Thompson's a junk. Could you please elaborate the bad experience with it... thanks

[@avagavloski7738]

@@sethurk Thompson's water sealer is JUNK. I power washed to clean my pine screened room (ceiling) , and globs of Thompson the consistency of lake algae/gel products was everywhere. Never again. A semi transparent stain is going on next. Days of work, power wash, sanding, TSP cleaner, rinse before I get to stain. Everyone, its a 3/4 year upkeep, so stay on it to avoid a big mess.

[@justincase4812]

I'm not one to shy away from projects, but good god that is A TONNE of work. And this video shows a more IDEAL case. I hate wood decks for this very reason. Would opt for a well built concrete patio any day of the week.

[@MrSpandya22]

Impressive. Those khakis never got wet or a stain on them. off to his day job after the deck was finished.

[@Philtration]

Hey.... somebody has to bake those Keebler cookies.

[@mikaelperreault1771]

or he has employee's...

[@DocSaucy]

The magic of film!

[@buzztrucker]

This is not a day job. Take your time and do it right. Have patience. Here's how I did it and it was way more simple. 1. Leaf blower to blow off debris and sweep 2. Punch for loose nails 3. Use hose to rinse off light dirt dust 4. Use a hose with just water and murphy's oil soap/nylon brush to scrub and dry 5. Use 30 second outdoor cleaner with pressure washer let dry 6. Sand/prep where applicable 7. Used Behr Deckover enamel based paint with angle brush to coat in between planks. 8. 2 coats of same paint using a roller with a pole. Came out incredible. Deck looked new. It probably hadn't been treated/painted in at least 4 years.

[@songsofdeliverance8757]

Best deck prep and painting video I’ve seen! I have to do this myself, and love that Ron suggested those products like the stain applicator and stain pads. Because I will not be using the Thomson’s stain, I will wait for the deck to dry after power washing 🤗

[@shannongibson4591]

I really appreciate your videos mate. Your narration is educational yet succinct. And like others, the lack of annoying music or any other needless production is really appreciated. Thank you

[@drums4jay]

Buyer beware! If you pressure wash a deck, you need to let all the water that has been forced into the wood dry out. Otherwise you'll be sealing the moisture in the wood which will cause the sealer/stain to fail. We let our decks dry at least 1 full day after pressure washing before sealing or staining. So, at a minimum, you would need 3 good days in a row to complete any deck. Or at least 2. You could technically clean it on a rainy day.

[@cloudbuster77]

Home depot told me wait 4-6 weeks after pressure washing. A 15 degree tip could damage the wood

[@Rjfortune25]

My min. is 72 hours dry time before any application these type of videos of mis-direction is what makes my business boom when there deck is shit the following season ....

[@Rjfortune25]

If your taking advice from Home Depot thats the problem!

[@Vulcan5911]

cloudbuster77 : it's actually 60 days after installing wet pressure treated wood. Usually 2 to 3 days after pressure washing according on the Temps and humidity in that area before staining. I usually always use Olympic Maximum deck stain and when using their semi transparent stain a few weeks ago on a deck I read on the label that you can pressure wash/clean and stain in the same day though I really would never do that. I want completely dry wood so as to soak up as much stain as possible.

[@williamtoth]

Turd Ferguson we

[@ThePinkiesBBQ]

Used Thompson Waterseal when we rebuilt our wooden deck. New sanded wood, didn't last a full year. We live , near the beach in southern CA so no freezing weather, not a lot of rain. Not a product I will ever purchase again. Now I have to remove and reseal with a Cabot product this time. Lesson learned the hard way.

[@chinmeysway]

Pinkie's BBQ waterborne product won’t last because they cannot penetrate deeply!

[@ddentici]

Stay away from Cabot. Same quality as Thompsons. Wont last. I have been using TWC deck stain for over 15 years. Best product..lasts years. Expensive but so worth it. Cabot sucks too.

[@marvinirving7016]

Thank you for this video. Did not finish in one day, but saved me from paying someone else more than a thousand bucks.

[@cuss83]

Ron is cleaning the deck with his Sunday pants and shoes

[@hfrt29]

Sometimes I do yard works in platforms.😂

[@OfirFatal]

Just redid our deck following your instructions, thank you for the step by step. HUGE improvement!

[@japanreddy]

Absolutely to the point video for deck painting. Perfectly explained step by step. Thanks

[@ScottThrill]

Your voice and cadence reminds me of a 60 Minutes segment. Excellent delivery of information too!

[@rafv8704]

Yes I was going to write the same 🤣

[@davidweum9334]

From what I saw its a darn good job! I stained what seamed to be miles of fence. Not one rotten piece of lumber. I've stained it 3 times ($120.00 x 3 white spruce). Its beautiful. When I must stain it again- 6 years - it'll be much better. Im 58. Love my great, tremendous fence with lattice. I love this summer work and I bounce outta bed and do everything in 2 days. David Alberta P.S. My brother's treated wood needs reconstruction. Not mine! David Alberta

[@2shay74]

thanks for the video and all the comments below, I will be pressure washing my deck tonight to prepare for the staining this weekend. :)

[@chrisodle007]

Oh in the small print it states that he did this project on his vacation home on Venus, which now makes sense as a full day there is 5,832 hours.

[@rleonekc07]

116 days, 18 hours to be exact

[@sirmaxwellvonfleckenstein5376]

Let's not get cute. He is not on the planet Venus. He is in Venus, FL.

[@nickhartzell3361]

@@sirmaxwellvonfleckenstein5376 that joke just went right by your head

[@andrewt.5567]

@@sirmaxwellvonfleckenstein5376 How close is that to Jupiter Fl?

[@joannafugardi9230]

Hahahahah

[@cicicampbell9600]

Thank you so much for the step by step baby walk through! I have a huge (for me ) deck with multiple layer that is probably going to cost $3000 to hire someone to do it. And I have no clue where to start other than washing it. you all help so much!Thank you!

[@ElimitechPest]

One day? it would take me a day just to find all my tools

[@travismurch205]

I spit up my water when I read this. I love how just that process seems to multiply project time by 4

[@marzbar5941]

Francisco Islas lol

[@berniel3358]

Ha,ha yes you are not kidding

[@user-mg7gg2qq2b]

Furreal lol

[@dillonlaw8898]

That’s freaking hilarious!!! That is me to a tee!!😂😂😂

[@sniperjay0916]

Finished mine last year with the help of my wife in one day because of Ron.Touching up today.

[@Rjfortune25]

Hows it holding up? One day cleaning and application? Pics?

[@macpablo1169]

How did he not get covered in dirt and grime whilst power washing. I power washed a small paved area recently and was covered. Ron was spotless lol

[@cassandraluby1621]

Excellent instructor, detailed, simple and addresses normal issues. Very helpful recommending his preference in product brand & applicator tools. Gives an education on the process and the sealers/ cleaner. His calm manner makes the task less 'stressful'. Wish he was my neighbor!!!

[@SalmiakAlert]

Giggling a bit at pressure washing with nice clothes and shoes on. Thanks for the video.

[@The_Gr8Pre10der]

watched a few videos yours helped my circumstances the most thank you

[@ronhughley6510]

Should always give a good 24-48hr dry time period to ensure all the wood is fully dry before painting/staining. Unless of course when using a product that can be applied when wet. Even then still better to dry first. Wood wet expands.

[@deeannesweetapple3264]

Liked and shared. Thanks for all your help Ron.

[@williamoloughlin8298]

Where can I buy those magical pants that didnt get a single splatter on them. 1 day? Gepito taught you well

[@7676ezra]

Unfortunately the easier it looks the worse the result. We've pretty much become "the guys" to call for deck staining in our area over the last 3 yrs. and I've never done one in one day. I generally pressure wash/clean 3 or 4 decks during a rainy stretch then go back and stain them 2-4 days later. I'd have replaced many of those floor boards, spent a couple hours sanding and we get on our kneepads and brush the stain in. Lapmarks are unacceptable as well as drips from staining the spindles. I make guys sand them out if they drip on the deck.

[@TikoBlane]

@John Nichols I'm about to re-stain my deck. It has old stain on it from the previous homeowner. Mine currently looks like his did in this video before he started. Here is my train of thought after watching a few youtube videos. 1. Knock down any nails. 2. Rent a deck sander and sand the entire deck? It's not rough but I want my stain to bind good. 3. Pressure wash it. 4. Stain it. I'll start with the spindles and hand rails then use a wide roller & brushes. What are your thoughts? Im open to change my plan. Thanks

[@samgarthherrington]

Nice video Ron. Great work. I would also recommend keeping the pressure washer fan/water continuously moving to the end of each board. If you stop your stroke midway through the board it leaves teeth mark lines that can't be smoothed over. Walk with the gun/wand all the way down the deck. If you have to stop flare out the fan. No stopping on the wood. Cheers.

[@detectorgadget]

Sam Herrington you got that right! I figured that out the hard way. Great tip!

[@NewBluesBros]

What kind of dope uses a mop to apply a coat of stain\paint? Also who would do a floor before they do the spindles and top board? Oh I only have 40 plus years doing this professionally.

[@laurs6961]

What is the name of that fancy stain applicator with the 'Swiffer' like liquid dispenser and a stick pad for the applicators. I'm trying to find it under "Deck stain applicator' but nothing comes up on the web... If anyone knows, it'd be greatly appreciated!

[@rfcasey]

Nice job! This takes longer than a day. You have to be sure your deck is completely dry. You have to wait 24 hrs. Also to avoid lap marks stain from wet edge. Never bring your paint applicator from a dry spot into an area that has already been stained.If this occurs lap marks will appear when finished.

[@AccelerateIncome]

It'd be a long day but it's doable on a small deck like this. The stain/sealer combo does the trick.

[@michaelsix9684]

instead of all that washing, if you have a small wood deck ie. outside a condo, would it be easier to just do a light sanding-wipe it down then put stain down, never get the wood wet to start with

[@Gamer4672]

Thanks Ron! I'm a new home owner and the person I bought it from...lets just say really didn't do much care in their deck. This will help a lot!

[@westend3019]

Fairly good job, definitely better than what existed. Using the tools, materials, and processes you captured in the video, I would think anyone would be hard-pressed to get that deck all done in one day. Masking off the house siding and addressing the outboard ribbon joists of the deck weren't discussed and both of those would need to be done. Also, where did the sanding dust go? Did sudden gusts of wind clean that off the surfaces? It is often better not to introduce a timeline into a project like this. A homeowner can accomplish it without a need for speed and the results would be better.

[@tag_of_frank]

I'm also wondering about the sawdust

[@skinnyb8888]

Great tips ... up til you used Thompson's stain. Next to Behr has to be the worst stain on the market. Try One Time. 7 year guarantee. Yeah it's $80 a gallon but so worth it. I power washed a deck 7 years after One Time was applied and it looked brand new still. I was floored and that's when I started using it. Never go back...

[@accomplishedtheory9502]

So I did this today.. like bloody hell a one day job. maybe if was hopped up on some dope or something.

[@natalielawyerchick]

Tyler P 😂

[@JazzoRenee]

😂😂 facts

[@SonyFranz]

😂

[@goodun6081]

A one day job, sure, maybe if you are a meth head. But then the resulting job looks like something that was done by a meth head.

[@cheyanneistre4223]

Thats what im saying maybe some ecstacy.lol and stilk takes FOREVER

[@bean-spiller]

That's one loooong day's work.

[@tcrwdr8209]

I know this is an old video, but I bought this exact product and it says the deck has to dry for 48 hours before applying! Has anyone actually used this stain while the wood was still damp?

[@leonardwillingham9031]

Ron, I built and sealed a redwood deck last year with Johnson Water Seal (clear.) I power washed it recently, but wondered if using the Thompsons 3in1 wood cleaner would help brighten it up. Is this cleaner applicable when using said sealer?

[@rickilynnwolfe8357]

Wow this looks like my home same doors and siding and deck with same paint. Iam poerrwashing e everything now and will be doing your steps thanks look s great 👍

[@onenikkione]

You can do this in ONE day...….. in Alaska on a day when the Sun never sets and you work for 24 hours straight

[@DonnadoosTips]

What was the color of the stain you used, its such a good color. And the tank device for spreading the stain, what was that called and who makes it. Your deck turned out great!

[@gusjackson3658]

It looks painted. I prefer to see a clear finish on nature timber.

[@joonyaboy]

Gus Jackson choose a lighter stain, or clear sealant

[@ionltd]

@@joonyaboy Pretty sure Gus knows that since he said clear finish

[@buuger]

Semi-transparent stains suck

[@shaylebennett7310]

I did this yesterday without the power washer.. just oxyclean and a brush. Waited ten minutes but kept the deck wet. Rinsed and deck is clean and bright. No deck cleaner either. Thanks

[@unclejoe1917]

Tell me more about this. I'm going to be doing this exact job for a lady in the next couple or few weeks and if I can shortcut on the power washer, that'd be great, even if it costs me some extra elbow grease. I figure I'd save on time and cost of renting and retrieving the power washer if you think I can get comparable results.

[@pacwalds]

Dawm it Ron! You got my hopes up for nothing. Definately can't be done correctly in one day.

[@deep1983]

whats the best waterproofing stain that also preserves the natural color of wood. any tips ?

[@123joshmallett]

Very unlikely it can be done in one day unless you start at day break. Also do the hand rails first to make it easier

[@tonyb374]

Thanks for the tutorial. I wasn't too fond of the color of that stain. Gave it a painted on look. I'll try this on my 20-year old deck. It looks similar to the deck in this video.

[@markcostello9483]

Keeping the nozzle equidistant from the surface is important! Swinging will create uneven cleaning

[@dafishcooka]

I ended up buying one of those rotary head attachments for the powerwasher to help clean the surface more evenly and reduce fatigue on my shoulder from holding the wand for so long.

[@TikoBlane]

I'm about to re-stain my deck. It has old stain on it from the previous homeowner. Mine currently looks like his did in this video before he started. Here is my train of thought after watching a few youtube videos. 1. Knock down any nails. 2. Rent a deck sander and sand the entire deck? It's not rough but I want my stain to bind good. 3. Pressure wash it. 4. Stain it. I'll start with the spindles and hand rails then use a wide roller & brushes. What are your thoughts? Im open to change my plan. Thanks

[@travismccormick2233]

If sanding is meant to remove old stain coat, skip it. Depending on type of stain and how badly weathered, it may come mostly or all off with pressure washing after applying a bleach based cleaning solution. If that is not sufficient, you can apply a water based stripper to break down stain which can then be cleaned away with pressure washer. Works great but very messy and must wear proper PPE! Sanding is difficult to get all surfaces properly and prone to damage wood if you are not proficient with equipment.

[@peterstanghellini393]

great job and very good instructions

[@sniperjay0916]

Ron reminds me of the narrator on the old school shows on PBS.I think thats why i feel a closeness to him.lol

[@Cortlandt_Cash]

Great video. I'm fairly confident that properly executing each step will take me far longer than one day, but great information nonetheless.

[@nadinegoncalves1091]

Jardins

[@garrisonray2919]

Great video Ron, thank you

[@rjwintl]

and don't forget to drink plenty of beer while working !!! ... LOL !!!

[@truthhurts2256]

Lololol

[@Chilllybob]

Yes sir sure will.:)

[@traviswolszon1476]

If you're into redoing your deck due to not being able to handle your booze... Robert cant even drink 3 beers without falling down the stairs.

[@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936]

Adult Beverages and Cursing. Dropcloths and masking tape over children so they do not get exposed.

[@notarobott8641]

Lots of lagunitas

[@kajekage9410]

I thought you were supposed to let the wood dry out before doing anything? And would this work on a fence as well?

[@gopalakrishnansudharsanan5011]

Helpful for beginners like me, thank you!

[@pilarquiroz3585]

So fancy your outfit, Don!!!!!! . Kept it short and sweet. Love it. . Also....one day I poweewashed my deck and, 30 days later , my water bill went ballistic. Do you think those two facts are related?

[@stayready4fun]

The poor young kid who did all the work for Ron got no credit. Fundraiser for that kid's lower back.

[@truthhurts2256]

Poor kid?? Lol when you get old and have a bad back then you can have a pity party

[@leofurningham5739]

@@truthhurts2256 ugh high Q9ahj8

[@ramellin]

It’s called work

[@richellereynolds881]

The guy was just trying to make a joke. You people need some relief LOL

[@warden5279]

What kid? I did not see one during the entire presentation.

[@savann.sun1980]

So you clean with water pressure, then with special cleaner and then again with water. Then sand and clean again and after that stain? In one day? Does the wood has enough time to dry?

[@jojohns9670]

I liked the natural wood look at 3:36

[@bobbypirrung1098]

It’s simply amazing how these guys can pressure wash scrub, sand, rinse and seal a deck in one day. lol

[@michaelsix9684]

it's a video tutorial, it is much better to spread this job over a few days, need to give wood time to dry before putting stain on it

[@UsDiYoNa]

Great instructional video 👍🏽

[@weisssunday2545]

When your young your bady needs exercise and work. When your order, your body relys on the skill and wisdom of work, that the next apprentice can use to barter wisdom and skill for labor. Perfect set up for both the apprentice and the master.

[@robertcollins373]

MAN, That cleaned up nice.

[@pilarquiroz3585]

Loved it, Don. . Question, please: is that waterproofing thing the same as "barniz"? I can't find that anywhere!

[@816raza]

I have a question if i put stripper on and all the stain color does not come off and i put a stain thats a lil similar do i have to remove all the paint to bare wood? Or can i leave some spots with old stain that didnt come up plz let me know thanks

[@mostlikelywedoitservices9743]

Do not pressure wash wood in the way. You will have all kinds of patterns left behind. Use the pressure washer like spraying paint. Don't stop moving. Do not do motions like Ron did. It will leave visible patterns behind.

[@pierogi210]

That's what i noticed. I cringed when i saw that.

[@brianstirland4585]

not in 1day you can't for a good job it's a 3day job preparation is the key to all job's in or out of the home

[@fmradio42]

Looks great. what was the name and color of that stain.

[@hazimtahir0]

Great video as usual. Wonderful work, simple and easy to understand. You are easy on the ears keep it up

[@Samuel-I]

Sure. All in one day by yourself at 60 years old. All before it gets dark if you're in Alaska when the sun doesn't set for days on end certain times of the year.

[@benjaminhaase7223]

I thought this video was exceptional until the old man said, "And it can be done in a single day!" Now I'm second guessing even using a presure washer. I'm so CONFUSED!!!

[@MortonRanger20]

Outstanding video, gonna get this done today!

[@billy_barry]

Trex! Never looked back since!

[@specialized29er86]

WoW Ron, you have a big deck.

[@michaelsix9684]

power washing forces water into wood, cracks etc. takes some time to dry thoroughly

[@SenhorRomantico1]

Way too many haters here. Ron -- keep doing what you are doing, you are awesome. Love your presentation style. Some and clear.

[@RobertFullStop]

I wonder whether you can use the thinner, linseed oil and wax solution I just saw on an other video of yours for this project. Thanks for sharing.

[@mamuvinyl]

Need advice. Do caulking necessary for indoor deck?

[@premsun]

Thanks for the video! Very informative.

[@drleo2641]

All the steps he did was basically correct. Thompson's water seal is a Formula that uses wax solution. Somehow it's able to mix with the water and still work. You can't do that with other products. Plus who wants to put wax on their deck? It lasts very poorly and you can't recoat over it with different products. Paints and stains don't stick to wax if it is still intact. But basically what he did is right. If you used a different product you would have to let it dry thoroughly. I would have charged $1,500 for what I saw. I wouldn't have used the Thompsons. I would have let it dry thoroughly and used semi-transparent / semi-solid decking stain

[@BrianLeposki]

This has been really helpful. Thanks for posting! Is it necessary to clean/seal the undersides of the deck and/or posts? Also, does the Thompson's require two coats?

[@cryptocapitalist-1]

Do you apply the cleaner to the handrails as well or just the deck itself?

[@Saleens718]

Actually pressure washing your deck is the worst thing you can do!! If your trying to preserve and refinish it as in doing so your forcing water into the wood at high pressure and destroying the small wood fibers that hold the wood together. Plus of you don't wait long enough for the wood to dry and stain or paint it then now your sealing up water in the wood which will make your wood rot and your finish flake and peel in no time! Now the proper steps you want to take is sand the deck down to bare wood starting with 60 to 80 grit depending on how thick the finish is with 80 grit being the finest you want to use and finish with as you want to keep the wood grain open for the stain to penetrate into the grain. Then after your final sanding with 80 grit you want to sweep or blow all the dust off with a leaf blower. Then it's absolutely a good idea and necessary to do a deck cleaner which will remove any mold algae or mildew and stains on the wood surface which will also make the wood look brand new and accept the stain better. I strongly recommend Olympics deck cleaner available at home Depot as it has detergents in it and brighteners. Let it sit 10 minutes then rinse it off with a garden hose (NOT A POWER WASHER!) After it has dried then you can start by applying your product. If you're staining look for a good stain and sealer in one such as Olympic Elite and do 1 application, 2 is not necessary for a stain unless it's solid stain. Elite is a great oil product that will repel water and last a long time with Ultimate beauty and grain clarity. If you're doing paint absolutely do 2 coats and go for an oil porch and floor enamel if you want it to last long, NOT WATER BASED PAINT. I'm a product specialist for PPG Paints and Stains and have been in the field as a paint contractor for 15 years. Good luck

[@manjumehra4292]

excellent way of explaining

[@mahendradev2756]

GREAT JOB DONE

[@rodneyfosdick3293]

How well does this stain last when applied w vs a regular stain that u let dry completely whether it take 25-72hrs? Like does it weather as well

[@TrueGardener]

Great video thanks

[@cybco]

I like using clear coat sealant that colored stain. Love the natural look of the wood grain. Great Job, excellent video.

[@edithrodriguez4383]

but are we talking about town houses singles houses where you have to follow the rules some single houses people can do what ever in the property but in a community where you got the association you can not yes put what ever color you must put what the association wants in fairfax va why they don't explain that too pl over here where I'm the color got it be clear other wise if you put a diferent color they would make you change it for the right color . so to seal the wood after power wash do we need to let it dry before we put the seal or color because it rain almost all night ?

[@joonyaboy]

Very well spoken

[@bluesbrother6525]

Remarkable, he wears the same workwear as me. loafers, chinos and a natty denim shirt

[@Mind69420]

1:48 "use it at least 6-8 inches from the surface" *Proceeds to use it 3 inches from the surface* 🤣