Can You Sand a Deck with Nails or Screws Sticking Out?
Quick Answer No, you should not sand a deck with raised nails or screws. Raised fixings can damage sanding equipment, tear sanding belts and leave marks in the timber. Before…
Soft Brush Sanding vs Abrasive Sanding vs Chemical Stripping
Quick AnswerSoft brush sanding, abrasive sanding and chemical stripping each have their place, but they are designed for different deck conditions. Soft brush sanding is ideal for removing old coatings…
Why Are My Deck Boards Cupping, Cracking or Splintering?
If your timber deck has started to cup, crack or splinter, you are not alone. These are three of the most common problems we see on Melbourne decks, and they…
Deck Cleaning vs Deck Sanding: What Does Your Deck Actually Need?
One of the questions we get asked most often is whether a deck needs cleaning or sanding. The two are easy to mix up because both can leave a deck…
How Often Should You Oil a Timber Deck in Melbourne?
If you have a timber deck in Melbourne, one of the most common questions is: how often should you oil a deck? As a general guide, most exposed timber decks…
Deck Oil vs Stain vs Water-Based Coatings: What’s the Difference?
Deck oil vs staining: if you are planning to restore or maintain your deck, one of the most common questions is whether to use deck oil, deck stain or a…
Intergrain UltraDeck Review: A Melbourne Professional’s Honest Take
If you are looking for an honest Intergrain UltraDeck review, you have come to the right place. After more than 10 years restoring, sanding, and maintaining timber decks across Melbourne,…
Cabot’s Aquadeck Review: A Melbourne Deck Professional’s Honest Take
This Cabots Aquadeck review comes from over 10 years of professional deck restoration across Melbourne. Cabot's is one of the most recognised decking brands in Australia and the product most…
Cutek CD50 Review: A Melbourne Deck Professional’s Honest Take
Cutek CD50 review: if you are wondering whether Cutek Extreme CD50 is the right product for your Melbourne deck, this honest review explains where it works well, where it falls…
Monitoring and Maintaining your Deck
A timber deck is one of the best features of any Melbourne home, but unlike concrete or paving, timber is a natural material that needs regular care. Sun, rain, dirt,…