How To Prepare And Paint Your Deck

The spring sun is here which means it's time to get back in the garden. We've teamed up with Pat McDonnell paints and are giving away a €100 voucher. 

Check out their handy guide for the perfect painted deck...

1. Your decking timber should be free from dust, dirt, mildew, algae and other contaminants. Remove debris and accumulations using a stiff

2. Then use a suitable deck Decking cleaners are specially formulated to clean and revive weathered or tired timber decking. They remove moss, mould and algae while also restoring it back to its natural appearance. Pour decking cleaner directly onto your deck.

3. Scrub the surface immediately using a stiff Leave it for 15-20 minutes before hosing down. Alternatively, wash off thoroughly with a pressure washer. Work from one end of a decking board to the other in a continuous motion. For best results we recommend Farbex Multi Surface Cleaner and a handled deck scrubbing brush.

4. If your deck has any nail holes or cracks always fill these with an exterior wood filler before you apply your

5. We highly recommend the following products for your deck, Sikkens HLS, Bondex Decking Oil or Ronseal Decking

6. We always recommend that you apply your decking product by brush either a 3” or 4” and always make sure you use a good quality We recommend brands… You can use a roller but refer to the manufacturers instruction as some brands have to applied only by brush. Again always use a high quality roller (Wooster, Corona or Harper & Green)

7. Starting in the furthest corner, brush or roll in the direction of the

8. Apply the oil in long, smooth strokes treating 3-4 boards at a time to avoid overlap

9. Most decks will require at least two Refer to manufacturer’s instructions to find out the required drying time between coats.

For more details contact your local store or email info@mcdonnellpaints.ie

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