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Deck Refinishing

A timber deck that has weathered, greyed, or where the old finish has worn through unevenly does not need replacing, it needs restoring properly. Deck refinishing from Edens Edge landscaping strips back the old finish, addresses the surface beneath, and applies a new finish suited to your deck and Southampton's climate.

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Addresses the Surface Beneath

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A timber deck that has been left untreated for a while, or where the previous finish has worn through unevenly, develops a tired, patchy appearance and the wood underneath is no longer getting the protection it needs from Southampton's wet seasons. Deck refinishing from Edens Edge landscaping is a full restoration, taking the deck back to bare timber where needed, addressing any surface issues, and applying a new finish that protects the wood and gives the deck a fresh start.

Restoring Your Deck

When Deck refinishing Is the Right Call in Southampton

A deck that has been left untreated for several seasons in Southampton's climate tends to grey and weather, with the surface fibres of the wood breaking down under repeated wetting and drying. By this point, a fresh coat of stain or oil applied directly over the existing surface will not adhere well or look right, since the weathered top layer of wood needs to be removed first to expose sound timber beneath. Deck refinishing addresses this through sanding, restoring a surface that a new finish can properly bond to.

A deck with a previous finish that has worn unevenly, patches where the original stain, oil or paint has worn away while other areas still hold the finish, presents a different problem. Applying new finish over this kind of patchy surface produces an inconsistent result, since the areas with remaining old finish will take the new coat differently to the bare areas. Deck refinishing strips the old finish back to a consistent surface across the whole deck before any new finish is applied, giving an even result rather than a patchwork one.

The best time to carry out Deck refinishing is generally spring or early summer, for the same reasons that apply to any finish application in Southampton, the timber needs to be dry before sanding and finishing, and the new finish benefits from a period of drier weather to cure before autumn rains return. Carrying out the work at this point also means the deck is protected going into the wetter months when timber decking is under the most sustained moisture exposure.

How Our Deck refinishing Service Works

Deck refinishing starts with assessing the condition of the deck, the existing finish, the condition of the timber beneath it, and whether any boards have deteriorated to the point where they need replacing rather than refinishing. Refinishing restores the surface of sound timber, but it cannot fix boards that have rotted or split, and Edens Edge landscaping identifies any boards that need replacing as part of the assessment.

Sanding removes the existing finish and the weathered surface layer of the wood, exposing sound timber that a new finish can properly bond to. The level of sanding needed depends on the condition of the existing surface, a deck with a heavily worn or peeling finish needs more aggressive sanding than one that is simply greyed from weathering with no significant existing coating.

Once sanded, the deck is cleaned to remove dust and any remaining debris before the new finish is applied. Edens Edge landscaping discusses finish options with the homeowner at this stage, stain, oil or paint, each giving a different look and level of protection, and Edens Edge landscaping can advise on which suits the deck and the household's preferences for appearance and ongoing maintenance.

The new finish is applied once the deck is dry and clean, following the application method and drying times appropriate for the product chosen. Edens Edge landscaping times this work around weather conditions, since applying any finish onto damp timber or with rain expected before it has cured undermines the result regardless of how well the surface was prepared.

FAQ's

Frequent Asked Questions

Common questions about Deck refinishing from Edens Edge landscaping, covering Southampton and surrounding areas.

My deck has greyed and weathered. Does it need sanding before refinishing?

In most cases, yes. A deck that has greyed from weathering has a surface layer of wood fibres that have broken down under repeated wetting and drying, and a new finish applied directly over this layer will not adhere well or look right. Sanding removes this weathered layer and exposes sound timber for the new finish to bond to.

My deck's old finish has worn away in some areas but not others. Can you just patch the worn spots?

Patching worn areas with new finish over a surface that still has old finish elsewhere generally produces an inconsistent result, since the areas with remaining old finish take the new coat differently to the bare areas. Deck refinishing strips the old finish back to a consistent surface across the whole deck before applying new finish, giving an even result rather than a patchwork appearance.

What finish options are available after refinishing?

Stain, oil and paint are all options, each giving a different look and level of protection. Stains and oils tend to allow more of the wood grain to show through, while paint gives a fully opaque, uniform colour. Edens Edge landscaping can talk through the options and help you choose a finish that suits your deck and how much ongoing maintenance you want to take on.

What happens if some of my deck boards are rotten?

Refinishing restores the surface of sound timber, but it cannot fix boards that have rotted or split. Edens Edge landscaping assesses the condition of all the boards as part of Deck refinishing and will identify any that need replacing before the refinishing work proceeds, so the finished deck is sound as well as looking good.

Are you insured and do you have a cancellation policy?

Edens Edge landscaping holds £5m public liability insurance. If you need to cancel a booked job, the cancellation policy allows a full refund with three days notice. For any questions about bookings or to get a quote for Deck refinishing in Southampton, call 07850412717 directly.