Timber deck restoration: sand, re-oil, done.

Deck refinishing

What a timber deck restoration includes

Restoration brings an old timber deck back to bare, sound wood and seals it again. It is the right fix when your deck has gone grey, the stain is peeling, or the colour is patchy where furniture or planters stood.

1. Inspect and fix. We check every board and the joists below, re-screw loose boards and flag any that need replacing.
2. Deep clean. Mould, algae and old oil residue are lifted so the sander does not push dirt into the grain.
3. Sand. A drum or belt sander takes off the weathered layer, then edges and corners are sanded by hand. Dust is vacuumed as we go.
4. Oil or stain. Two coats of penetrating UV deck oil or stain in the tone you choose: natural, teak, walnut or dark ebony.
5. Cure. Light foot traffic after 24 hours, furniture back after 48.

Oil or varnish?

For outdoor decks in Singapore we recommend penetrating oil over film varnish. Varnish looks glossy for a few months, then cracks and peels in the sun, and peeling varnish has to be sanded off completely. Oil wears down evenly and can simply be topped up.

When sanding is not enough

If a board flexes underfoot, has deep splits or crumbles at the ends, sanding will not save it. We replace those boards first. See deck board replacement.