Deck refinishing is kicking my ass

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6d ago1 min read

Started sanding my deck last Saturday. Thought I'd be done in a day. Its Wednesday and I'm still going. The previous owner did like the worst stain job ever. My orbital sander is overheating, my lungs feel like I've been smoking, and I have no idea how much longer this is gonna take. Anyone regret doing their own deck? Asking for a friend. Also is it normal to find like 5 different kinds of wood stain under the first layer?

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CCarlos M.New Dad4d ago

That's rough man. Honestly the sanding part always takes longer than you think. Just power through it, the payoff when it's stained is worth it.

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SStevenRegular5d ago

Welcome to the club. I'm on day 4 of my deck project and my arms feel like noodles. Are you doing the whole thing or just the main boards?

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BBrandonRegular6d ago

Dude, deck sanding is brutal. I did mine two years ago and it took me way longer than expected too. The key is not to rush it - you'll just have to redo spots anyway. How many coats of stain are you planning to put on?

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