Since 2009 Beachlife Floors has been restoring timber decks to their former glory.
Before and after deck rejuvenation with a close up look at the merbau grain, deck was coated with Aqualis H2Oil
Timber Deck restoration
Do you need a deck restoration, is your deck suffering from some of the following ailments?
Existing coatings have failed and need to be removed
Deck boards may be cupping, bowing, warping and splitting
The deck is being extended or had some boards replaced that need to be blended in with existing decking.
The deck may have mould, dirt and grit build up that can’t be removed easily
The deck may have a coating on it that you do not like
Beachlife floors have been restoring decks on the Gold Coast for the last 15 years, and no two decks are the same, it’s all about assessing what needs to be done and the best way of achieving it. We have all of the best desk restoration equipment and machinery and many years of on the job experience to tackle any deck restoration job, no deck restoration is too big or too small
Beachlife floors backup all our work with a personal satisfaction guarantee.
There are numerous ways to restore a timber deck and Beachlife Floors regularly perform all of them.
It’s all about properly assessing the deck and determining what the options are and what products and tools will be suitable to do the job at hand.
Deck restoration Options
1. Deck Sanding
Pros
- Flattens the deck, removes all cupping and bowing.
- Removes all existing coatings
- Can make old timber look new again
Cons
- Nails need to be punched before sanding, not always a con as some decks have protruding nails that
need to be punched for safety reasons. - Decks that have been screwed can’t be sanded unless screws are countersunk.
2. Nylon wire brush sander
Pros
- Can sand directly over the deck screw and nails
- Removes all existing coatings coatings and dead timber
Cons
- Does not flatten the deck or remover cupping and bowing of decking boards
3. Chemical stripper and pressure clean
Pros
- Sometimes it is the only option that works
Cons
- Can be a slow and difficult process that may need to be done more the once, it is never as easy as the sales rep may have advised it was going to be
- If pressure cleaning is not done at the correct water pressure it can cause permanent damage to the deck
- If your deck is suffering any or all of the above aliaments Beach Life Floors can restore your deck to look new again.
Whether you are selling or staying, timber deck restoration makes all the difference!
Outdoor timber deck restoration before & after
Deck restoration Burleigh Waters before & after
Sanding Merbau Deck Amazing Transformation
Deck Sander making all the difference, this deck has beed left unprotected for year. New owners want it Restored, protetected and maintained to keep it looking great for years to come
Lagler Hummel Deck Sander Doing The Hard Work
Largler Hummel deck sander, stripping of the old coating and flattening the deck, Broadbeach Waters
Deck Sander At Work
Deck maintenance neglected, deck sander bringing the deck back to new.
Deck Sander Working Hard
Deck sander working hard to restore years of no deck maintenace
After Completion Timber Deck
Deck is now complete, the clients were very happy.
After Deck Restoration on the Gold Coast
Deck Restoration completed. Merbau deck has ongoing maintenance program in place
Undercover Decking After Restoration
All Done! Nails punched, sanded and coating applied to look like new again.
After Hardwood Deck Restoration Finished
Restored Australian hardwood deck, boards replaced, sanded, washed and re-coated with 3 coats of Aqualis H2Oil Natural matt finish
FAQ
What is a restored deck?
A restored timber deck is an existing deck brought back to bare timber ready to coat.
How do I know if my deck needs to be restored?
There are number of reasons that trigger people to restore their timber deck.
- Existing deck stains have failed to protect the decking and need to be removed.
- Deck boards may be cupping, bowing, warping and splitting.
- The deck has been extended and has had some boards replaced that need to be blended in with the existing decking.
- The deck may have mould, dirt or grit build up that can’t be removed easily or at all.
- The deck may have a coating on it that is disliked and it is time to get it right.
What is the best way to restore my deck?
There are numerous ways to restore a timber deck and we regularly perform all of them. We believe that no one method is necessarily better than another but it is important to properly assess the deck to determine the best method so you get the outcome you require.
How can I remove cupping and bowing out of my deck?
The only way you can remove cupping and bowing from your deck is to sand it flat, at Beachlife Floors we use a Hummel 200mm belt sander and a 180mm edger.
See timelapse videos below of the sander in action.
Are nylon brush sanders better than the traditional belt sanders?
The answer is No and YES depending on the job at hand, at Beachlife Floors we prefer the traditional belt sander because it not only removes the existing coating, it flattens the deck and gives it a better smooth sanded finish.
Nylon wire brush sanders are great at removing the existing coating from a timber deck where the screws or nails prevent using a deck sander.
Nylon wire brush sanders can do a great job when they are required but we prefer the finish we get from using a Hummel belt sander.
Beachlife Floors has both belt sanders and nylon wire brush sanders when required.
Can i pressure clean my deck instead of sanding?
Yes you can use chemical strippers and a high-pressure water cleaner.
Beachlife Floors only use a chemical stripper with a pressure cleaner when we have no other feasible option. Using this method can be slow and tedious, and most strippers will stop working when they dry out in the heat or get wet.
Special care must be taken when water pressure cleaning your timber deck, If the water pressure is too high you can do irreparable damage to your deck.
If you can’t get the old painted or varnished deck coating off at a lower pressure then you may need to let the deck dry out and reactivate the stripper by applying another coat of stripper.
We don’t believe stripping and pressure cleaning will ever give you a finish as good as sanding but they are sometimes the only option.