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Wood Deck Cleaning and Refinishing

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Introduction, Difficulty Level and Needed Tools

Wood decks require maintenance just like any other part of your home. Fortunately they are generally pretty easy to access and refinish.

This tutorial will walk you through the steps necessary for wood deck cleaning and refinishing.

    Difficulty Level
  • Easy (just labor intensive)
    Needed Tools and Materials
  • Eye Protection (goggles)
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Paint Scraper
  • Stiff Bristled Brush (plastic bristles)
  • Plastic Drop cloths (to protect plants)
  • Push Broom
  • Deck Cleaner
  • Penetrating Oil Stain or Deck Sealer

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