How to stop hardwood decking splitting?

[pianoman1]

What can I do about hardwood decking splintering? Drill with sanding disk? Orbital sander? Angle-grinder? Any advice greatly appreciated. 

[EricL]

Hello @pianoman1 

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

I suggest sanding the surface of your deck in order to get rid of the surface splinters. It also appears that the protective coating on your deck has worn away which makes this the perfect opportunity to revive your decking surface. I propose using a For Hire: Orbital Floor Sander - 4hr to sand the surface of the deck.

I suggest having a look at these amazing deck revamps shared by our Workshop members:

• Deck strip, sand and oil by @DIY_Dan 
   
• How to oil a new deck? by @DIYImpressions 
   
• Do I need to sand this deck before oiling? by @Yak

Here is a link to our best advice: How do you revive a deck?

Here are some handy step-by-step guides:

• How To Clean a Deck
   
• How to sand a deck
   
• How to stain a deck.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric