When it comes to timber deck restoration there are a few key steps to ensuring the finished product looks great and lasts. Below is our guide to restoring a weathered deck that will have your deck looking as good as new with a long-lasting finish. For over 90 years, Haymes Paint has been supplying Australians with high-quality paint - with a commitment and passion for crafting quality products that have passed through each Haymes generation. Our range includes interior & exterior paints, an artisan collection and paints for textured & timber finishes. If your deck needs a bit of a refresh, here are our recommendations for timber deck restoration: 

Guide To Restoring A Weathered Deck

When restoring a weathered deck, if your deck has been previously coated, you may need to strip this back - especially if there are any signs of cracking, peeling and chipping. Once this is done, the next step in your timber deck restoration is to give your deck a good clean. We recommend using Woodcare Wood Cleaner. Benefits of Woodcare Wood Cleaner include: 

• A powerful, easy-to-use solution
• Designed to restore grey and weathered timber
• Removes dirt, grease and tannin stains
• Revitalises water-stained or mould-affected timber
• Prepares exterior timber for coating and helps it to absorb the coating, ensuring maximum adhesion and performance

The last step of your timber deck restoration is to apply a fresh coat of paint, oil or stain to your deck. Always ensure you follow manufacturer instructions as to how this is applied as it does vary between products. The proper application ensures a finish you’ll be happy with that lasts longer. If you’re staining your deck, our Woodcare Dexpress deck and timber stain offers the following benefits:  

• Preserves hardwood and softwood timbers including Merbau, Spotted Gum and Treated Pine
• Lasts 3X longer than traditional decking oils
• UV & mould resistant coating
• Quick-drying
• Washes up easily in water

If you’re restoring a weathered deck with decking oil, our Woodcare Decking Oil is an oil based timber finish that penetrates the surface of your deck to preserve the timber. This creates a protective barrier that repels water, resists mould & algae and protects against UV damage. 

Get Everything You Need For Timber Deck Restoration Today

Visit your local Haymes Paint stockist to pick up everything you need for restoring a weathered deck including Woodcare Rapid Prep, Wood Cleaner and your top coat of choice. There are Haymes Paint stockists located conveniently throughout Australia - use our Store Finder to find your nearest Haymes Paint stockist. You can now also purchase our timber deck restoration products online too.