Do you have a newly rejuvenated deck that is starting to show signs of peeling, flaking or fading away?
If this is the case, whoever did your deck rejuvenation could be guilty of making any of these 7 deck restoration mistakes.
Let’s go through them together and find out what could be causing your decking nightmare…
1. Did you oil new decking boards?
Hold on, you didn’t oil a brand new deck did you? If you did, this is most likely the cause of your problems. New decks need to be weathered for 3 to 6 months to remove the moisture from the timber. If the timber is wet, the oil won’t be absorbed deep into the surface.
2. How much oil did you put on?
When it comes to oiling a deck, more is not better. If apply too much oil, it just pools on the surface and forms a film. When you start walking around on your deck, it’ll peel and flake. Make sure you only apply 2 thin coats of decking oil. Always back brush to make sure you remove any pools of oil.
3. What time of day did you oil your deck?
You should never oil your deck in direct sunlight. The oil will dry up before it has a chance to penetrate deep into your decking boards. You should always have you deck rejuvenation scheduled for early morning before the hot sun comes out or late evening when the harsh sun has gone away.
4. Did you allow enough time between cleaning and coating?
Sometimes you just want to get your decking done. If you rush the process, you’ll be doing it again real soon. You should always leave enough time for the decking boards to dry out after cleaning. In summer, 24 hours is usually enough. In the cooler months you may need to give it another day. Remember, if the boards are holding moisture, the oil won’t penetrate into the surface of the timber.
5. Did you use a brush or a lambswool applicator?
Every always uses a lambswool applicator, but there is a better way.
A decking brush helps to push the oil deep into the surface of your deck. It also makes it easier to get the edges of your boards covered as well. I would always recommend using a decking brush.
6. Did you use a brightener?
There’s always one step that deck restoration companies, and especially homeowners, seem to always skip. That’s applying a deck brightener as the last step before oiling your deck. A deck brightener removes any leftover stain stripper and also opens the surface of your decking boards. This allows the oil to penetrate deeper into the surface of the timber. They’re pretty easy to use. Just scrub and rinse off. That’s it. But you will have to leave it to dry out for another day. It’s definitely worth it.
7. Did you sand your deck with a fine grit sandpaper?
A lot of people want their deck to be really smooth like their inside floors. The problem with this is, if you sand your deck to smooth, it stops the oil from working its way beyond the surface of the timber. I always sand a deck with nothing finer than 80 grit. This gives you the perfect balance between opening up the surface of the deck and still having it smooth when you walk around with bare feet.
There you have it. I’ve found it’s usually one or more of these 7 that’s responsible for your short lived decking restoration.
Here’s the thing… If you have a deck in this situation I have something you might like...
I have a special service that I offer for people who recently had their deck restored but it doesn’t seem to be lasting…
How this works is, I obviously need to come out and have a look at you deck. I Audit your Deck, then based on what I see, we can do a small, Trial Deck Rejuvenation.
What this means is, I can sand and treat a small section of your deck, then wait 3 to 6 months and see how it’s looking. If it’s holding up, then we know that your dodgy deck restoration was caused by one of the 7 reasons I listed above.
If you’re happy with the outcome, we can restore your whole deck
But, I’d also like to make you a special offer…
If you call me out to perform my “Trial Deck Rejuvenation” and if you’re happy with the trial results after 3 to 6 months, you can then decide to go ahead and get your whole deck restored.
If you do decide to get your whole deck restored, I have two bonuses for you…
Bonus 1.
Free Six Month Maintenance Clean:
Once your deck has been restored properly, you’ll want to make sure it stays that way. That’s why I recommend cleaning your deck every six months and re-oiling at least once a year.
Here’s what I’ll do… Six months after I’ve restored your deck, I’ll come back and give your deck a free scrub and clean. I’ll remove all of the dirt and grime that eat away at the surface of your deck. While I’m there, I’ll assess your deck and make sure the protective coating I’ve applied is still holding up and doing it’s job.
Bonus 2.
8 Week Payment Plan:
For a lot of people, getting your deck restored is a big investment. I’ve come across a lot of people who opt for a cheap, inferior deck restoration just to keep the cost down. The truth is, a cheap, faulty deck restoration will actually cost you more in the long run. It won’t be long before you’ll have to get your deck sanded back and recoated because it’s flaky and patchy.
To reduce the impact that price has on your decision to get your deck done properly....
Here’s what I offer:
You pay 50% of the quoted price upfront, then you pay the balance each week, split up over 8 weeks.
And before you ask, there’s no interest on these payments. It won’t cost you any extra…
Here’s what you need to do to get your Trial Deck Rejuvenation and bonuses…
Call me (Jason) on 0466183548 to book in your free Deck Audit,
I’ll come out and perform my Deck Audit, then present you with a fixed price quote for your Trial Deck Rejuvenation. I’ll come back in 3 to 6 months and if you’re happy with the results, we’ll quote you on having your whole deck rejuvenated. You’ll also get the two bonuses, the Free Six Month Maintenance Clean and the 8 Week Payment Plan.
My number again: 0466183548
I look forward to speaking with you soon,
Sincerely,
Jason
