The next part is what will make Gerry's jaw drop. Since labor is such a big part of this, one should get the best stain available, which translates into $$. I am guessing between $200 and $300. But I am sure that if I hired someone it would be more than that, given the amount of labor involved. Guess I will sleep on it tonight and decide if it really needs it. But I already know the answer to that. It really does. So, words of encouragement are requested.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Deck needs staining
My next big project is to stain the deck. I have spend several hours doing research on what is the best product to use and how to actually do it. One site lists eleven (yes 11) steps and it warns that you should not rush any of them. It seems that I will need to strip the stain on the part of the deck that still has stain on it as it has the roof over it. The remainder is quite weather bleached, but should be stripped so it all looks the same. The railings will also get stripped. After stripping, you put on something that neutralizes the stripper, then stain. And of course you have to completely rinse it after each step. When I am working close to the house siding I will need to cover it with plastic or the stripper may splash up and remove paint from the house.
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That sounds like a big job. I think it's time for Gerry to make a tool. I'm thinking several belt sanders strapped together, maybe mounted on wheels.
Not a job for the faint-hearted.But the real bonus will be the level of physical fitness that will come with all that hard labour - no need (or time) to go to the gym.
Gack. I'm so glad I don't live close enough that I'd be expected to help. Your deck is ENORMOUS. I think it's close to the size of my whole apartment. Good luck.
think of how wonderful you'll feel when it's done! Get some great audio books that you only get to listen to when you're working on Project Monster Deck. The time will fly!
Alexis - the sort of comment made by someone who has no property to make repairs on :)
Andrew - Don't feed the beast. Now it will be another year or two before the job gets done waiting for the machine to be made since then he won't have spend all that money on expensive stain.
well, it suppose to be in 3D, can I download and watch? will it show normally?
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