its already chipping and peeling and its been there for a couple years at least. i dont think i need a sander for this, can i just use a very corse sandpaper and if so what do i use to apply pressure just like a block of some sort. whats the best way to go about this. thanks
2007-06-25 05:46:47 · 8 answers · asked by cl3071700 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is a big enough deck that you are looking at a whole lot of work to do it by hand. I would rent a belt sander and get a couple 120 grit belts, it will do a fast job or removal and leave a nice flat surface that looks new. I would put down solid color stain if you want to best preserve the wood.
2007-06-25 05:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a pressure washer, use that but be careful not to pit the wood.
Then use a scraper of some sort. A decent size putty knife works well on already loose paint.
Then sand the rest. Either by hand or with a block, sander or other means.
2007-06-25 06:24:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. You can get some paint stripper from a hardware store [read the instructions]. 2. When the paint is gone, hire a belt sander [hardware] and sand the entire surface of your deck. 3. Clean the deck thoroughly with "sugar soap" or equivalent. 4. Hose off any residue and allow it to dry before repainting or staining. For a top coat only, forget step 1. Hope this helps.
2016-04-01 03:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could wrap the sandpaper around a small block of 2x4 lumber for flat sanding. Sounds like a lot of work to me, handsanding. I would rent/buy a belt sander or even a random orbital sander.
2007-06-25 05:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd really reccomend a power sander at least for the majority of the area as you will have plenty of hand sanding to do in corners and tight areas, also you can get a sanding pad with a long handle like drywall finishers use it has a pad with a swivel joint and a handle about 4' long but you'll still need plenty of "elbow grease" good luck!
2007-06-25 05:58:18 · answer #5 · answered by Richard E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a Palm sander. You can get one at your local hardware store for roughly $25. You can do it by hand but it would be much quicker with a palm sander and you can always use the sander for other projects.
2007-06-25 06:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a belt sander is the best way to go
2007-06-25 06:00:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest a pressure washer
2007-06-25 06:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by Jack the Toad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋