In overtime, the condition of the wooden Deck deteriorates due to the outside elements but with the uses of High Quality Paints, your wooden deck can be transformed into an attractive area to enjoy again. In this article, we’ll share tips on how to properly prepare for painting an exterior wooden deck.

1.Look at your project

Make sure you have the skill, capability, and equipment to do it. Because painting an exterior wood deck can be difficult, depending on the scale and existing condition of your deck, you may want to consider hiring a professional painter to paint it.

Now if you decide to do it yourself, your project may include power or hand washing, scraping, sanding, and priming. Be sure to consult experts through, Asian Paints Nepal‘s website –http://www.asianpaintsnepal.com, to make the paint job easier and hassle-free for you before you get started.

2.Prepare the area

So begin by clearing the deck and removing any furniture and objects from the area. Cover any plants in close proximity to your deck with plastic sheeting to protect them from damage and sweep your deck with a broom to remove any loose dirt. 

Here are some basic steps to hand wash your deck. 

*Things you’ll need – bucket, wire, brush, cleaner, and water.

• Pick an area to start. Pour some of the cleaning solutions on the deck and begin washing the surface using the brush with slight pressure to remove any loose paint or dirt.
• Use a light rinse to remove any residue. Continue this process until the entire deck is clean.
• After you’re done, you want to let the surfaces dry for a period of time before beginning any prep work.
• Once dry, the next step is to scrape and sand any remaining paint.
• Use a paint scraper to quickly remove any peeling or flaking paint.
• Next, use 80- to 100-grit sandpaper to begin feathering or smoothing out any rough paint edges.
• Now you need to sand these areas. Again with a lighter 120- or 150-grit sandpaper to feather or smooth out any rough surface or sanding marks.
• After sanding, pick up any debris, or if you have a leaf blower, use it to quickly blow the deck clean.
• Now you’re ready to start masking your project. Use painter’s tape and plastic sheeting to protect the surrounding areas from paint splatter.
• Place plastic sheeting over the bottom half of the exterior wall of your home to avoid paint splatter.
• Secure it to the wall with painter’s tape and cover all areas you do not wish to paint.

At this point, begin inspecting the deck for any loose boards and fasten before you begin painting. There’s no sense in forgoing the opportunity to make minor repairs before you paint the deck. Check for any nail-head rust. Some deck stains will protect against rust, but not all. Be sure to read the product instructions, and you may need to spot prime any nails with rust-inhibitor primer before you paint.

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