When it comes to maintaining and improving your home, the interior is where comfort, functionality, and daily livability come together. Handyman Connection in Novi, MI, provides professional interior home improvement services for homeowners throughout Novi, West Bloomfield, South Lyon, and the surrounding areas. Whether you are addressing long-overdue repairs, refreshing worn finishes, or upgrading your space to better suit your lifestyle, our experienced craftsmen deliver dependable results you can count on.
Keeping the interior of your home in good condition protects your investment and improves your quality of life every day. Small issues like damaged drywall, scuffed paint, or outdated finishes can compound over time if left unaddressed. Handyman Connection in Novi, MI, takes a thorough, detail-oriented approach to every interior project, ensuring repairs and improvements are completed correctly the first time. Our craftsmen work closely with homeowners throughout Novi, West Bloomfield, South Lyon, and the surrounding areas to deliver solutions that fit their needs, timeline, and budget.
Decks / September 19, 2018
The outdoor deck area is a worthwhile investment that extends your living space and adds value to your home. As with all important investments, it’s vital that you properly maintain it and its great appearance. Handyman Connection® of Novi explains how to clean and seal a deck the right way.
Tools and Materials
Before anything else, you need to secure a few things. These include:
A foam roller
A broom
A putty knife and flat pad applicator
You’ll also want to grab these materials:
A deck cleaning kit
Exterior stains
Deck sealers and bleach
The First Steps
Start by cleaning the deck and getting rid of all the debris such as leaves, twigs, and dirt that can get stuck between the boards. Don’t underestimate the leaves as they can encourage rotting if they fall between the slats. Use your handy putty knife to get in between these and scoop out the leaves.
Next, mix bleach and some warm water and use the mixture to scrub the surface of the wood to get rid of any mildew and algae. You’ll want to scrub it evenly throughout the surface and you can reach between the boards. For larger decks, we recommend using a pressure washer. Just remember to dilute the bleach mixture as the combination of strong pressure and solution may be too much for the surface of the deck.
Staining and Sealing
After washing and cleaning the boards, you want to let it sit for a while for around 30 minutes to an hour. Once that’s done, you’ll want to use your flat pad applicator and carefully go over the boards with the stain or deck sealer. It’s important that you do this toward the direction of the grain to cover the deck completely.
For larger decks, it’s better to use a foam roller to cover large areas in one go. You’ll want to stain and reseal the deck at least twice a year, although we recommend checking its condition after a storm or other inclement weather.
Let Handyman Connection of Novi help you with larger decks. Call us today at (248) 255-4080 or fill out our form to learn more about our services.
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