Behr Deckover - recovery plan - Deck Stain Questions and Answers

RE: Behr Deckover - recovery plan

balboze — Mon, 25 May 2020 17:50:50 +0000

@epny

have same problem. Found this on the web: "An orbital flooring sander is safe to use on decks, and it's faster and easier than hand sanding. A flooring drum sander removes too much material too quickly to use safely on a deck. Most decks are made from softwoods, and the surface is more uneven than an interior floor."

RE: Behr Deckover - recovery plan

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Sun, 24 May 2020 15:15:10 +0000

Rent a drum sander.

RE: Behr Deckover - recovery plan

EPNY — Sun, 24 May 2020 15:05:18 +0000

Ouch! What type of sander would you recommend for the surface? We have small belt sander for the rails, but is there something we could rent to tackle the flat portion? Assuming we dont want to spend the entire summer sanding? Thanks again!

RE: Behr Deckover - recovery plan

Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 — Sun, 24 May 2020 14:03:49 +0000

You have to fully sand this off as no other product can be applied on top of it.

Behr Deckover - recovery plan

EPNY — Sun, 24 May 2020 13:58:00 +0000

Soooo - we are getting ready to tackle our 15+ year old deck. Unfortunately the previous owners tossed a coat of Deckover on prior to our purchase of the house. We are now stuck with fully loaded railings and massive peeling on the surface of the deck. Assuming we dont want to spend the next year sanding, what are the best options? I’m fairly resigned to just lightly sanding and painting the railings, but what could happen with the surface area? If I dont want to completely sand everything , can I just powerwash and lightly sand and use the restore-a-deck solid? Or - gasp -just put on more Deckover? Feels crazy to go back to a bad product ... do tell. 1017,1016,1014,1015,1013 1017,1016,1015,1014,1013