Deck makeover

[pebaum8]

Finished decking and furniture

I wanted a more modern look on our three deckings. They all were dark brown stained timber which showed every footprint and bird dropping.  I was washing the decks every week,  so decided to lighten them. 

I didn’t want the finished job to look like a flat painted deck so I lightly brushed the second coat to give a weathered timber look. 

After painting the decking I also painted the brown stained furniture white which completed the look I was after. 

Materials

Cabot’s decking paint in Windspray for the undercoat 

Cabot’s decking paint in shale grey for the top coat 

British Paints Paint and Prime white for the furniture 

Tools

Wide paint brushes 

Steps

Step 1

Wash the decking and lightly sand 

Step 2

Paint the darker grey first coat covering the boards well checking to see the edges are also covered. 

Step 3

When this  coat is dry, paint the lighter grey top coat over the boards using long strokes and a wide paint brush. This coat is almost like dry brushing. It picks up any grain and imperfections on the boards to look like weathered timber. 

Step 4

To complete the over all look, paint the furniture with two coats of Prime and Paint. An undercoat and top coat all in one. I washed the furniture but didn’t  bother to sand at all. 

Step 5

I was very pleased with the finished products. I now only have to wash the decking occasionally as footprints and bird droppings are far less noticeable.The decking looks like weathered rustic boards which was the effect I was looking for. 

[EricL]

Hello @pebaum8 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your decking makeover.

Your decking makeover is absolutely stunning! The transition from dark brown to the light, weathered look has created a bright, welcoming space that feels both modern and timeless. The brushed second coat adds just the right amount of texture, giving the surface a natural, sun-worn character that’s rich in detail without appearing overdone. Pairing that finish with the crisp white furniture really completes the transformation, it brings a coastal, relaxed elegance that feels perfect for entertaining or just unwinding. The result is a beautifully cohesive outdoor setting that looks fresh, airy, and incredibly inviting.

Eric

[Jason]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @pebaum8. It's great to have you join us, and we look forward to seeing more of your projects. 

Do you have any before photos of your deck so we can see the transformation?

Thanks for sharing,

Jason

[pebaum8]

 

 

 

 

Hi Jason it was only possible to load one initially. 
Will try loading more 

[Jason]

Thanks @pebaum8.

Please note that you can share as many photos as you like in a post. There is just the restriction of a single "hero" image at the top of your project post. You can use the Insert Photo button on every other field to add as many images as you wish.

Thanks again,

Jason