Diane's been in my ears for some time saying the decks need repainting. After leaving it on the 'back burners' for some time, we decided the long weekend would be a good time to make a start. So we went and hired a floor sander and got stuck into it. We're about half-way through the job.
The floor sander does a great job
The fiddly-bits have to be sanded manually
The hand sander is ideal for that
Then we washed the sanded areas
First the back bridge is ready for painting
As I said, we're not finished yet but hopefully will be by next weekend.
More to follow.....
That looks like hard work! What a great thing to do on along weekend (not). Hope you had fun of sorts.
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WHO washed the deck?? Hey the back one looks good. Can't wait to see it all done at the front.
ReplyDeleteEverytime I see a photo of that deck, I turn green with envy. I just love it. Maybe my next life. :)
ReplyDeleteBoy is that a lot of work! Our daughter (one of them) needs to get her deck done. This is a cool post!
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Are you two CRAZY?! that looks like hard labor for a couple of oldies! That would make me sore for a week, I'll bet you hurt in places you didn't expect! Well just think it's better than a pain in the wallet....
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PS it'll look fab when you're finnished
It is hard work but it will look beautiful and keep again for many years. The deck looks great. It must be a lovely spot to sit (not to sand) and have a cup of coffee and look out into the garden. We are renovating too. The house is 20 now and it starts to look a bit tired. It is fun to choose new colours.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a job well done, I'm sure you will look at it for the next couple of years and be glad you put the effort in.
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever pair of possums you are!
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