Rear deck and fence makeover

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A freshly stained deck and furniture rejuvenated an outdoor area, making it perfect for entertaining family and friends.

• The project
• Before and after
• How to restore a deck
• More inspiration for your outdoor areas

The project

When we moved into our house two years ago, the deck had not been maintained and although we did have a go at sanding it back and re-staining, we weren’t overly happy with the result. 

We removed the old bamboo fence screens and painted the fence using Dulux Weathershield in Woodland Grey. We then added some outdoor furniture and plants, but the deck needed some more work. 

After a lot of back and forth, we finally decided to paint the deck. We used Cabot's Timbercolour Deck and Exterior Paint in Jasper.

We also gave our Bunnings Mimosa dining table and lounge a fresh coat of Cabot’s Exterior Stain. This muted the orange tones of the wood and delivered a Mediterranean holiday vibe. I think this has made an amazing difference to the look and feel of this deck space, really lightening it up and bringing the deck back to life.

I’ve been wanting to hang string lights over the deck for ages, and we ended up going with solar-powered festoon lights from SolaGarden.

Now we have a fresh-looking outdoor deck area.

I think what I took away from this project is that it's OK to take your time and not to get overwhelmed by larger-scale projects. This deck makeover was completed over two years and broken down into smaller projects, but we got there in the end and are so pleased with the outcome. 

Before and after

How to restore a deck

Experienced Bunnings Workshop community member Adam Woodhams has shared this step-by-step video guide: How to restore a deck.

More inspiration for your outdoor areas

Whether it's a simple lick of paint or a complete makeover, renovating or restoring your outdoor areas can give your home a fresh, new feel. Bunnings Workshop members have shared many great projects which can motivate and inspire.

Bunnings Workshop Community Manager Jason carried out a decking renovation project using a floor sander. 

Bunnings Workshop member jeffjen renovated this outdoor kitchen area using reclaimed kitchen cabinets.

Bunnings Workshop members seeking further inspiration for their decking projects should check out our Top 10 most popular deck projects and our Top 10 most popular outdoor projects.

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