how to remove paint from my timber decking without damaging surrounding areas.
Hi @Storm04
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's fabulous to have you join us, and thank you for sharing your question about removing paint from your decking.
Before I make any recommendations, would it be possible for you to post a few pictures of your deck? This will give our members a chance to assess its condition. We can then make recommendations on how to remove the paint on your deck. Depending on the kind of paint and the surroundings you want to protect, the most common method of removing paint and stains on a deck is through the use of a Floor Sander.
Will you be painting the deck again or will you be staining it this time? Using paint or oil stains is a great way to enhance the look of your deck and protect it from the environment.
Here are some handy step-by-step guides:
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
The deck was stained originally. But I used fence paint on it because it was cheaper. Big mistake I know now.
Was thinking abt a water base stripper and water blasting it, but concerned abt damaging the paint on house and Ally joinery.
Thank you for that extra information and for sharing photos of your deck. Chemical stripping is great for furniture and ornate chairs which are difficult to sand. I don't recommend using it on decks as it will take a long time to strip the whole deck. Plus you'll still have to sand those areas that the chemicals can't strip properly. Using a floor sander can strip your deck in the shortest amount of time. It won't damage your surroundings with chemicals and you get a beautiful smooth finish, to begin with again.
I recommend renting a Floor Sander from the store to remove the paint and stain from your deck. Once you've given the sander a test run you'll be surprised how quickly you can sand the entire area.
Here is a link to our best advice: How do you revive a deck?
