First off, research what deck cleaner and stain/waterproofer will be best for the look you want. Thompson’s has a fantastic project planner guide that will help you find what is right for you based on your deck’s existing condition and how you want it to look.
Since the stain on my deck was mostly gone I used Thompson’s Heavy Duty Deck Cleaner to strip and clean without sanding. I wanted a semi-transparent look with good wear that could be done the same day as cleaning so I chose Thompson’s WaterSeal Advanced Tinted Wood Protector.
- Long sleeves, pants and shoes (cover as much skin as possible)
- Eye protection
- Rubber Gloves
- Masks (for spraying cleaner)
- Deck sprayer (designed for decks with multiple sized nozzles for cleaner and stain, mine was about $13 at Lowe’s)
- Synthetic bristle brush
- Thompson’s Heavy Duty Deck Cleaner
- Hose with spray nozzle head
- Plastic drop cloths (dollar store ones are fine, I used about 5)
- Painter’s tape
- Thompson’s WaterSeal Advanced Tinted Wood Protector
- Paint pads (thought I’d use the pole & handle, but just used the pad itself)
- Paint brush meant for stain
- Small plastic container
- Knee pads (optional)
- Babysitter (easier with small kiddos gone and away from hazardous items)
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