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| Reviving a Deck |
| This DIY kit brought to you by Troy-Bilt Pressure Washers powered by Briggs & Stratton shows you how to revive a deck. |
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Materials: Pressure washer
Detergent
Bucket
Plastic drop cloths
Wood sealer If your deck looks a little dingy, cleaning it may do the trick -- but to really revive your deck to its original shape, you may also need to seal it. Tip: Sprinkle a few drops of water on the deck surface to see if it's absorbed by the wood. If it is, it needs sealing -- and if it beads up, the sealing can wait. - Wet any plants that may come in contact with a detergent during the cleaning process and cover them with plastic.
- Wet the deck surface (figure A) and pour the detergent into a bucket and insert the siphon hose from the pressure washer. Select the proper tip (figure B) for applying detergent.
- Thoroughly soak the surface of the deck and wait a few minutes for the detergent to loosen any dirt and mildew.
- Remove the siphon hose (figure C) from the bucket and select a tip that will provide a more concentrated stream to rinse the detergent and dirt away from the deck surface. Use a sweeping motion to rinse the deck lengthwise with the boards. You may change to a more concentrated tip for stubborn stains, but be careful not to get to close that you gouge the wood.
- Once the deck is completely clean, allow it to dry overnight if you're going to apply a stain or sealer.
By properly cleaning and sealing your deck, you'll restore it to its original beauty and help preserve it for years to come.
RESOURCES :
Troy-Bilt Products (Briggs & Stratton)
The Power that Works for You
Briggs Power Products (Briggs & Stratton)
Jefferson, WI 53549
Phone: 888-611-6708
Website: www.briggspowerproducts.com
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