If you’re getting frustrated because your deck paint keeps peeling… then this could be something you should read…
Here’s why:
Did you know that you should never paint timber exposed to the weather if you can’t paint all sides or surfaces of that timber?
This is even more important for a timber deck
What happens is, you can only paint the top surface of your decking boards, usually not getting to the two sides and underneath the boards.
When it rains, the water runs through the boards and wets the unprotected sides. Then moisture rises from below the deck and into the unprotected bottom side of your boards.
This is why your deck paint keeps peeling…
The moisture that is on the unprotected sides will start to absorb into your decking boards and make its way to the surface.
And what’s at the surface?
That’s right, your brand new paint job.
And what happens next?
You get deck paint that keeps peeling.
So how do you stop your deck from peeling?
You have to dry the timber out and paint all sides of the decking boards…
In most cases this is just a ridiculous option, here’s what I recommend instead…
Remove all of the peeling deck paint and apply a decking oil.
Why I Recommend a Decking Oil Over Paint
When prepared and applied properly, decking oil will penetrate deep into your decking boards and provide better protection for your deck.
Water will bead on the surface and not damage the finish of your decking. And any moisture that will come in from the bottom won’t be able to make its way to the surface because the oil will penetrate deep into the timber stopping any water from coming to the surface.
If you don’t like the look of your natural timber, you can always use an oil with a stain to change the colour of your deck.
If you don’t want to be hassled with going through this whole process, maybe you should look at hiring a professional deck rejuvenator to take care of it for you.
I know finding the right person for the job can be a painful process all on its own. That’s why I put together a free guide called “The Homeowners Guide to Choosing the Right Deck Rejuvenation Company”
It’s a quick 5 minute read and it takes you through the 11 questions that any decent Deck Restoration Service should be able to answer.
It’s pretty simple… you just ask them the questions and wait for them to slip up or pass with flying colours. Either way, you’ll be able to tell the experts from the wannabes.
If you want to get access to your free guide, enter your email address below and I’ll send it to you.
That’s it, there’s no more to it…
Thanks for reading
Sincerely,
Jason Rowe
FAQ’s
The way you stop a deck from peeling is by removing all of the paint and recoating your deck with a decking oil and stain. You should never paint a deck. Moisture will get under the surface and cause the paint to bubble and peel.
Painting a deck is never a good idea unless you can paint all sides of your decking boards. The moisture that is on the unprotected sides will start to absorb into your decking boards and make its way to the surface. This causes your perfect paint job to peel.
The best way to remove peeling stain from a deck is to give it a scrub with a paint stripper then hit it with the pressure cleaner. Any stain that is still left after this should be removed with a sander.
You can sand paint off a deck but I would recommend starting with a paint stripper and pressure cleaner to remove as much paint as possible. Whatever paint is left can be removed with a sander. If you use a sander first, it will be a long and hard process as your sanding belts will keep clogging up.
If your deck stain is peeling it’s usually one of two reasons. Firstly it could be because too much stain was applied, or secondly, it could be because the deck wasn’t prepared properly before it was stained.