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

Index: Wood Deck Cleaning and Refinishing

1. Introduction, Difficulty Level and Needed Tools
2. Inspect the Deck (Annually)
3. Prepare Wood Deck Surfaces
4. Types of Wood Deck Cleaners
5. Apply Wood Deck Cleaner
6. Apply the New Deck Sealer or Finish