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How to sand a Merbau deck?

Lee777
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How to sand a Merbau deck?

HI Bunnings,

 

I have a merbau deck with Cabbots Decking Oil on it which is weathered and due for a sand and stain.

 

When working with merbau with weathered and lifting decking oil, what increments of sandpaper should I use?

 

Thanks,

 

Lee

JacobZ
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Re: Deck Sanding

Hi @Lee777,

 

You should start with a fairly aggressive grit, such as 40-grit. This aggressive grit will remove the top layer of material, revealing the layer of timber beneath. You should then switch up to a finer grit such as 120-grit to smooth things out and prepare for oil.

 

Check out How To Sand A Deck for some guidance on the process.

 

Let me know if you have any further questions.

 

Jacob

 

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