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How to Refinish Your Deck

The right tools will make refinishing your wooden deck seem like a breeze.

Pressure wash deck

By Eric Liskey; Photography by Pete Krumhardt

 

Prep: Cleaning the Deck

Like so many other projects, refinishing your deck depends on good preparation. That means thoroughly cleaning and stripping the wood beforehand. There are several ways to clean a wooden deck, and, chances are, you'll need more than one method. Read on for our step-by-step refinishing guide.



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