How to Sand Your Deck The Right Way

In this video the "Wizard of Wood" Everett Abrams explains the right way to sand your deck. Highlighting the importance of what kind of sander to use and not use.

[dluuc]

many thanks for the advice. you confirmed that in my experience of 26 years, I never doubted that it was necessary to listen to professionals before going to a client. You didn't waste your time making this videо.

[tgoods]

Dude you may have saved me a lot of money and time. I was going to rent a drum sander for my old warped deck. But you confirmed that a drum sander only works well on a level inside surface.

[goodguy]

Nice job Wizard. I have studied several DIY porch sanding videos. Your advice makes the most sense. Thank you.

[lisamariestucci]

Excellent video. I learned a ton watching this video! I’m glad I watched it because I was about to go at my deck with a 180 or 220!!! And I decided to rent a deck sander! You saved me a ton of time which I don’t have a ton of these days! Great video. Thank you!

[cmcer]

Finally, someone who really seems to know what he is talking about as what he says makes absolute sense. Experience is usually the source of good information. I am preparing to redo my pressure treated wood deck once again to remove the solid stain and deal with many large cracks as well. I have tried many other "solutions" before but failed including Rust-oleum's "Restore" which was a real disaster which they refunded my money for the material only, but they also were held liable during a suit for $9.3 million. It was awful, it flaked and what didn't flake out within a few months was extremely difficult to sand off. Thanks for the information.

[glennbigourdin]

Very informative video! Thanks for sharing that info!

[howarda]

Very helpful. I was about to use a round sander on my deck

[mrjohnnylongsleeves]

Exactly the kind of information I needed! Thanks!

[KarenGustafson-ld]

Good stuff here!!! Just what I was looking for.

[KrnkLe]

Thanks for the crash course. I’m going to tackle this job soon on my deck.

[yhfsywfit]

I watched about 10 different deck sanding videos. In the end I rented a drum sander and managed to get my cupped boards flat. It took six straight hours using 24-grit, but now its flat and the old finish is off. I live in France and can't find this type of large orbital sander, so I guess it isn't the only way.

[lugongguo]

thanks for so much details. I am going to sand my deck.

[garymadrigal]

Was wondering the differences between the sander and what is best and found out much more. Thank You, Sir, Wizard of Wood!

[nicoleemenhiser]

First time homeowner with a deck that feels like it's entirely made of splinters. (I'm guessing because of pressure washing, but who knows) Anyway, just want to say thank you very much for this video. It was clear, concise, and felt like hearing advice from one of my uncles. Definitely feel better armed for getting my deck from Survivor Challenge to Barefoot-safe Walking Area.

[adventurez]

What's the best option and why to sand a deck... Floor sander or deck sander?

[KevinStokes]

Excellent video, Wizard. Thanks for making it. I was going to use my drum sander but I was quite worried about the cupping of the boards. Now I'm going to rent a standup orbital.

[timbuchman]

👍👌👍👌👍👌good info.drum sander on deck doesn’t work..believe me .now a bigger problem to deal with !

[ednolan]

I believe that your comment may be incorrect regarding the “Drum Sander”. Personally I did use a drum sander on my deck. The reason for this was to remove a lot of material and also go against the grain and remove all of the cupping. By doing this with a drum sander I was able to get back to virgin wood that was extremely flat and smooth. I think that your video is very good but your comment (without explaining the option for a drum sander) should have just been left out. The reason for my opinion is that I was going to an extremely different effort for a different reason than maybe most people are.
Otherwise, a great video and please don’t take offense at my comment. It was just a suggestion.

[ew]

Thank you for this video, very informative, You mentioned not using a very coarse grit when sanding a
softer wood. I have a well worn redwood deck. Would you suggest a first run of 65 grit followed by a
pass at 100 grit or something similar? Thank you Mr. Wizard.

[richardpowers]

Hi Wizard, I used my new Essex 1218R today! Started with 100 should have used 60-80 (like you said) for the stubborn stain areas.

I will find out if the Osborn brush will have noticeable circles.

Q: How do you know when you’ve done enough passes on the deck boards with the big boy?

I was also nervous about turning too. Since it would go against the grain for a moment.

Love the content!