Pressure washing will give deck a clean start

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This article was published 13/07/2010 (5733 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Q: I have a treated wood deck that has been painted with a non-slip paint that is now peeling. How can I remove the peeling paint?

A: First, remove the paint with high pressure water, making sure to hold the wand at a 40 degree angle so as not to leave high pressure etching in the treated lumber. Pressure treated wood should not be painted. Most paint manufacturers produce semi-transparent stains for treated lumber available in different colors that seal wood and leave a semi-transparent stain like finish, such as Cloverdale Paint’s Timberlox stain.

Q: We have been looking into replacing the flooring in our great room, and decided on engineered hardwood flooring. We’ve heard several different opinions regarding how it should be installed. Can you please tell us how should engineered hardwood be installed on a concrete slab?

A: Prior to installation make sure that the engineered flooring has been acclimatized by opening all sealed packaging and leaving it in the room where it is to be installed for at least a week. Prepare the sub floor surface making sure the floor is clean of dust and debris. Also make sure the surface is laser leveled. Apply the polyurethane adhesive following manufacturers’ instructions.  Ensure your floor has been measured square to opposing walls and measure flooring width to lay out area starting with chalk line from one wall.
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