Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Deck repair

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dimitriz
05-11-09, 04:27 PM
Hello,

I did a stupid thing yesterday..., in preparation of the deck to be stained I washed it with a Pressure Washer.. 1700psi. Sure looked good when it was wet. Now it slightly looks like a fur (fibers) showing up that it dried up.

Is there anything I can do to fix that?
Should even I worry about ?
Just not sure what to do at this point.:wall:

The deck is made out of standard pressure treated lumber with some cedar planks.

help,

Thanks

chandler
05-11-09, 04:39 PM
Welcome to the forums! Cedar fuzzes quite a bit if you get the pressure washer tip too close. Aside from sanding down the deck, the fuzzes are just "there".
marksr
05-11-09, 04:52 PM
Even PT will fuzz up if too much pressure is used. Sanding is the only way to get it to look/feel right. You don't have to sand it slick, just knock down about half of the fuzz and your deck coating should fill in the rest.

dimitriz
05-11-09, 07:55 PM
Even PT will fuzz up if too much pressure is used. Sanding is the only way to get it to look/feel right. You don't have to sand it slick, just knock down about half of the fuzz and your deck coating should fill in the rest.

Thanks for quick reply.

Anything you'd recommend that I try to knock some of it down with?

Thanks
marksr
05-12-09, 04:24 AM
Sandpaper - watch out for nail/screw heads that will rip the paper.
mickblock
05-13-09, 10:25 AM
That wasn't a stupid thing that you did. It happens even when carefully finishing wood, when applying the first coat of finish to sanded wood.
In this case, by powerwasing your deck, it had the effect of abrading and wetting it at the same time. The loose ended fibers curled up, and require a light sanding before the next step.
21boat
05-13-09, 09:20 PM
The way we do deck sanding in the field after pressure washing is use a drywall sanding pole and drywall meshed sandpaper. Saves the back and also the mesh doesn't gum up so quick.
dimitriz
05-14-09, 07:56 PM
The way we do deck sanding in the field after pressure washing is use a drywall sanding pole and drywall meshed sandpaper. Saves the back and also the mesh doesn't gum up so quick.

Wow., I read you mind before you posted. lol
I borrowed a drywall sanding pole 2 days ago and just went to Lowes earlier to get some sandpaper. :)

Had a drywall sanding sponge and tried it for a bit (until my arms were sore) and fuzz came right off with a few passes.


Thanks for all of your replies...
now I just hope the weather holds up over the next 2 weekends. :coffee: