Mini Post: Deck Rebuild –
By Wayne Halm –
Question: What do you do after you have the deck planks sanded and stained?
Answer: You do it again!
The first coat of stain hardens around the fuzz the first sanding left on the wood, it can feel rough. A second hand sanding with fine grit paper is time consuming but yields a much smoother surface.
After the second sanding the planks look and feel much better.
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I got them all sanded and even put a second coat of stain on two of the planks.
Sanded planks on the left – second coat on the right.
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Okay, I felt progress today. Sally walked round and round barefoot on the deck, she liked the smooth feel – I took that as a good sign.
Check back tomorrow and see how I do.
Then — Come play golf with me.
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Aloha Wayne,
Looking good! But as long as Sally is liking it, that is all that matters.
Cheers
Josh
Aloha Josh,
Already you have been married long enough to know what is important – smart man!
I spent half an hour laying those planks back in place so she could walk on them – I too know what is important.
A Hui Hou,
Wayne
Wayne,
Us long timers have lived the saying “happy wife, happy life!” It is looking good!
Cheers
Jim
Aloha Jim,
Yep, the “happy wife” thing is important!! I’ve been working at it for 41 years now – maybe I will get it right some day. (But I wouldn’t bet much on it.)
A Hui Hou,
Wayne
Beautiful job!!! You are doing a fabulous job!
Aloha Donna,
Thank you. I’ve got to step up the pace a bit, still much to do, but I am happy with the way it is turning out.
A Hui Hou,
Wayne