Comments on: Fresh Faced Deck http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/ Expert Advice on Home Improvement Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:09:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Terry Fuller http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-11841 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:27:55 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-11841 Look the Show. You make sense of the projects on the show and give get advise. Thank You, Terry Fuller Look the Show. You make sense of the projects on the show and give get advise.
Thank You,
Terry Fuller

]]> by: Brian Corban http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-7404 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:43:11 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-7404 I recently had a company called Sealmaxx come out to my house and give me an estimate on cleaning and sealing my wood deck. It was considerably more expensive than conventional staining, but they assured me that this sealant would penetrate and seal my wood from the inside out. They guarantee no more deterioation for 25 years. The salesman was quite informative and helpful in answering my questions, but I would still like another professional opinion about this type of process. I would like any constructive comments that people would like to share. Thank You, Brian Corban I recently had a company called Sealmaxx come out to my house and give me an estimate on cleaning and sealing my wood deck. It was considerably more expensive than conventional staining, but they assured me that this sealant would penetrate and seal my wood from the inside out. They guarantee no more deterioation for 25 years. The salesman was quite informative and helpful in answering my questions, but I would still like another professional opinion about this type of process. I would like any constructive comments that people would like to share.

Thank You,
Brian Corban

]]> by: Mary R. http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-4209 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:07:00 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-4209 On the weather channel 2 +/- weeks ago, you talked about a deck stain/sealer that you applied, then brushed "into the wood". I have not found that product in this website so far. Can you let me know what it is as I would like to use it on my deck. The weather is getting cooler for me to work outside now. Thanks so much, Mary Rodgers On the weather channel 2 +/- weeks ago, you talked about a deck stain/sealer that you applied, then brushed “into the wood”. I have not found that product in this website so far. Can you let me know what it is as I would like to use it on my deck. The weather is getting cooler for me to work outside now.
Thanks so much,
Mary Rodgers

]]> by: Ben http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-2007 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:40:25 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-2007 Marcy, A deck takes a lot of abuse from the elements, and while there are special paints available for porches and decks, they can peel and crack after a few years. Both water and oil based products are available, though if you use oil based, be sure the deck is thoroughly dry since trapped moisture tends to pop the finish off. This is especially true for newly installed pressure treated wood since it often comes saturated with the chemical used to treat it. If you decide to use paint, you can make the surface less slippery by adding a small amount of clean dry sand or an additive made for that purpose. This is especially important on steps which can become a real hazard when wet. Marcy,
A deck takes a lot of abuse from the elements, and while there are special paints available for porches and decks, they can peel and crack after a few years. Both water and oil based products are available, though if you use oil based, be sure the deck is thoroughly dry since trapped moisture tends to pop the finish off. This is especially true for newly installed pressure treated wood since it often comes saturated with the chemical used to treat it. If you decide to use paint, you can make the surface less slippery by adding a small amount of clean dry sand or an additive made for that purpose. This is especially important on steps which can become a real hazard when wet.

]]> by: Marcy K http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-1846 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:50:06 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-1846 Instead of a stain for the deck can I paint it? I am also going to do my shutters and lattics the same color Instead of a stain for the deck can I paint it? I am also going to do my shutters and lattics the same color

]]> by: Terri Z http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-234 Tue, 08 May 2007 15:41:47 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-234 Thank you. I found the information on this page very helpful, and I look forward to having a better looking deck this year! Thank you. I found the information on this page very helpful, and I look forward to having a better looking deck this year!

]]> by: Leo Brown http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-32 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:34:23 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/decks-and-patios/fresh-faced-deck/#comment-32 This was very helpful. I am planning on cleaning my deck, and putting on a stain. Thanks for your help. This was very helpful. I am planning on cleaning my deck, and putting on a stain.
Thanks for your help.

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