Last Updated on June 1, 2018 by Babita
Finally after working for two weekends our Deck Makeover project is complete. It took my husband and I approximately 4 days to complete it. I know if we had used a professional it would have been over in a couple of hours, but I am not complaining because it was a great learning experience.
Check out below the before picture of the our deck. It was due a makeover last year and we finally decided to do it this year before winter.
In my previous post Deck Makeover – Part I, I was worried about using the semi-transparent stain. To recap, I was not happy with the result of the Behr’s semi-transparent stain Cedar Naturaltone. I had sample tested on small portion of the deck and did not like the color at all. After reading all of your views and opinions I thought it best to opt for a solid stain. So I chose Behr Premium Weatherproofing Solid stain in California Rustic color (My hubby leaves all the color selection up to me. Seems like he does not want to get in trouble with the wrong choice).
One weekend we did the railings with the Behr Premium in Navajo White color and had to stop because of the rain. Thankfully the next weekend we were able to finish off the floor, stairs and all the columns of the deck. Check out the final results of the Deck Makeover and let me know how it is (the good, the bad, the ugly—don’t worry I won’t feel bad with the bad and ugly comments :- ).
Disclaimer: This is not a review of any of the supplies I used for this projects. As expense are my own. I have not received any compensations from anyone for any of the supplies I have mentioned in this post.
Raagi Dosa
Hi! What was the name of the white you used on the railings? I just painted by deck that same California rustic and want to do a white railing. Thanks!
Hi Natassja. I used Behr Premium in Navajo White for the railings. Thanks for asking and I updated the post too.
The color combination looks awesome. I’m thinking of choosing the same colors for my deck. The white color is base white or off white ? Also our current solid paint which is 2 yrs old is slowly peeling at few spots. What should we do to prevent this when we repaint the deck ? TIA
Paint it with clear deck sealer and if possible repeat every two years.
Hello! I am thrilled to see that you are part of my SITS Tribe Building Challenge group! Just stopping by to say hello and introduce myself. I am looking forward to getting to know you and your blog better! Your deck makeover looks fantastic.
– Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body {www.designertrapped.com}
Thank you Tasha..
Nice deck! And , I so liked the color combination.
Beautiful job you did. Very nice!
Mines look like your before pic it is lovely good job.
Wow, it already looks like a totally different deck. I can’t wait to see the final finished product. I’m sure it will look great.
oh wow it looks great!! *steals for myself*
You two did great job. It looks fantastic!!
I am in love with your deck! I think the mix of colors is really great. I am not always fond of just plain old stain. Great job!
It looks incredible , to be exact..
Wow! You guys did an amazing job!
It looks really great!
Wow! What a fantastic job. I love the colors that you picked. The deck looks brand new. Enjoy!
This looks beautiful, great job
The after refreshes it back to like-new condition. Looks fabulous!
I love the after! The white looks so much better to me as well. You did an awesome job!
I love the new look. That is a major difference!
My deck looks just like the old one so you gave me a great idea! It came out beautiful!
Wow the before & after is incredible and in only 4 days? amazing! Absolutely amazing. I love the white color, it really comes to life more than the way it was before.
Oh I like that! Really great and it looks like it will stand up with the weather
Love the results. It’s so much brighter!
that looks amazing!! great job
Oh my goodness! You picked the best color! It looks so amazing!!!
Pretty! I love the new look!
Wow! That looks great! I love the new color!
This looks awesome! It looks like a brand new deck! I love the colors.
Wow wow wow!! Fabulous! I want your deck!!
Oh my gosh… what a difference. That looks fantastic.
WOW – that came out awesome. I love the white railings – it really makes the deck stand out.