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04-12-2020, 04:42 PM | #1 |
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Deck redo.
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04-12-2020, 04:45 PM | #2 |
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I tried posting the picture on the composite decking thread but it wouldn't post. I think I'm going to do my deck over at the lake with this same railing. I've built decks in both wood and plastic and I just prefer wood. Sorry for starting a new thread.
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What’s the black stuff?
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04-12-2020, 05:01 PM | #4 |
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I stained the frame black until I have a chance to finish off the bottom in pressure treated lattis. I'm also waiting for black solar post caps that I ordered.
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04-12-2020, 07:15 PM | #5 |
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That looks really nice. Black stain looks great, never would have thought to do something like that but wow that really pops.
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04-12-2020, 08:45 PM | #6 |
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What are the balusters made from and how were they attached?
Have you any pics of the deck surface and baluster detail? I will be helping my son rebuild his deck next month so your picture is inspirational. |
04-13-2020, 07:30 AM | #7 |
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I did the black stain so when I cover it with the pressure treated lattis the frame won't show through. Plus the frame was 20 years old and nice and dry. Pressure treated wood needs at least 3 months to dry out before staining.
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If I had to do it again I think I would buy the pre-made railings. The pressure treated lumber that I used was very wet and will shrink up and leave gaps. That whole deck redo, materials only, cost me under $1000 because I only replaced some of the bad Mahogany deck boards. If I had done the deck over in Azek it would have cost at least $8000 for the materials. I would have had to replace all the decking and the deck is 12 x 24. |
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Go to decksdirect.com. They have all kinds of pictures and will help design and ordering deck material. They are located in Minneapolis. I have used them and I saved a lot of money. |
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So I got so many compliments on staining the deck frame black I reluctantly decided to do the same to the old weathered mahogany decking. What do you think, be kind? Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app |
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Nice!!
I think it looks great!!
Would the black get hot though??
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Possibly but we won't be out there in bare feet. I would be more afraid of splinters in my feet. My biggest concern is how it will hold up to traffic.
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Looks great! Nothing wrong with thinking outside the box!
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I think it looks beautiful, and I’m not a fan of the color black! I would not have spent any more money either, if you’re planning on selling. Better get it on the market soon, before prices start tanking.
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With the black balusters, that looks trick!
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We have been staining a lot of things black lately. My kids think it's a morbid sign of the times.
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04-24-2020, 09:41 AM | #21 |
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When I bought my first house the deck was stained black.
It was very consistent in its shading. I was impressed by the stain work the sellers had done. Two year later it started to rot, everywhere. It turns out that a deck made of kiln dried framing lumber is easier to stain than one made of pressure treated lumber! First houses...everyone needs at least one. |
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