Wood Deck Cleaning and Refinishing

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

• Introduction, Difficulty Level and Needed Tools
• Inspect the Deck (Annually)
• Prepare Wood Deck Surfaces
• Types of Wood Deck Cleaners
• Apply Wood Deck Cleaner
• Apply the New Deck Sealer or Finish