Because of the harsh and extreme weather conditions Colorado gets, we have to re-stain our deck about every other year. This year was most definitely the year to do it. Our deck was in bad shape. So while the weather is still mostly nice, it was a good time for me to get it done. Larry and I both worked on it on Sunday, but I did most of it, and finished it off today, although there are still some spots that Larry is going to have to get to because I can’t reach them. We have a big deck. I did all of the floorboards, all of the stairs and most of the spindles and posts. But for the most part, it is done. I just finished it about an hour ago.
This is what it looked like before.
I am armed and ready to go. I am prepared and ready to paint.
And here I go ….. This was yesterday’s work.
And I finished it off today.
This might just be the last time this particular deck gets re-stained. The next time, we might just have to have a whole new deck built. It is almost 21 years old, and like I said, Colorado is known for its harsh and extreme weather conditions. We get a lot of snow, hail, heat and high winds; all of which can wreak havoc on a deck or outside paint. I think it came out pretty good, even if I do say so myself. š
Looks beautiful!
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Thank you. I actually enjoy painting. š
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Are you home yet?
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Looks great!
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Thank you.
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Your deck looks great! I enjoy painting as well. I love making something that looked bad and making it look great.
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Thank you. It is very satisfying indeed when you can do that. It gives you a real sense of accomplishment. š
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Wow! Hard work but excellent results!
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Thank you. Yes, it was hard work. My back was killing me after. š
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I am sure! Take care of yourself, dear Jeanne; we only have one back, and it’s important to keep it functional (spoken from experience).
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Thank you. Great words of wisdom. You take care as well. š
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Those were the words of experience, not wisdom! Be well and stay safe, dear friend.
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Thank you. Often wisdom and experience go together. š
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I wish…
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Your hard work paid off, the deck and stairs look awesome.
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Thank you.
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You did an awesome job š šš»
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I don’t know if you power washed it or only scraped it beforehand, but it looks amazing! Nice color choice for the shape of it.
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Thank you. We were going to power wash it, but our power washer wasn’t working, so we just scarped it instead.
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I was wondering why the stairs are more worn out on the left and then I realized – DOGS! You walk the dogs on your right and you walk on the left. Am I right?
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It is because of the dogs, but its because they run up and down the stairs like a bat out of hell.
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Thanks for sharing, this is a fantastic article.Much thanks again. Want more.
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