How to Paint a Pool Deck
Painting or staining your pool deck can make it look like new. The surface must be finished with a water repellant treatment to prevent warping, rotting and mildew of the wood. Depending on the age of the deck, paint is sometime a better alternative than stain. Regardless of the treatment, the deck must be properly prepared or the new finish won't last.
Supplies
- Pressure washer
- Five-gallon bucket
- Primer
- Stain or paint
- Roller frame
- Roller extension pole
- Roller covers
- Paint brush
- Clean the deck thoroughly on the surface and underneath with a pressure washer to remove any dust, dirt or mildew.
- Wait until the deck dries before continuing.
- Fill your bucket with primer. Stir well to even out its consistency.
- Assemble the roller by placing its cover over the frame and attaching it to the pole.
- Use a roller to apply a thin coat of primer to the surface.
- Start at one of the corner points and work backward toward the steps.
- Prime the underside with the roller, too. If there are spots that are hard to reach with the pole switch to a paint brush.
- Allow the primer to dry for at least three hours before applying the paint or stain.
- Attach a fresh roller head to the pole.
- Pour the stain or paint into a bucket or paint pan.
- Use the same procedure as when applying the primer to finish the deck. If you are applying more than one coat, allow each one to dry completely for at least three hours between.
- When finished, allow the final coat to cure overnight before using it.