For those who prefer a smoother surface underfoot, these options are available as well. But, should you choose a smoother finish, recognize that it might not do quite as well at hiding imperfections as a grittier finish—an additional coat might be necessary.
All deck resurfacers protect deck materials from weather conditions like rain and snow. But there are other considerations to keep in mind.
If the deck is in a shady spot or an area that sees a lot of water exposure, a resurfacer containing mildewcide might be the only way to keep it clean and safe to walk on. Also, keep in mind the amount of direct sunlight the deck sees when choosing the deck color. Dark colors might do an excellent job of creating contrast or hiding imperfections, but they also absorb a lot of heat from the sun. The deck surface could be uncomfortable to sit on and painful for bare feet or four-legged family members, particularly on hot, sunny days.
Deck resurfacers rarely dry quickly. Since you apply them in such thick coats, they take quite a bit more time to dry than a thin paint or even thinner stain. Most of the best deck resurfacers take between 24 and 48 hours to dry fully. Imagine spending all day resurfacing a deck only to have rain come through a few hours later and make a mess of the deck and the yard.
When applying a resurfacer, having 3 days of pleasant, dry weather is ideal. There are lots of pictures of DIY deck resurfacing jobs that appear to be peeling. For optimal application, follow these instructions:. The following section will streamline the selection process as it contains some of the top options on the market. Be sure to keep the abovementioned considerations in mind when comparing these products. Olympic Rescue It Timberline Deck Resurfacer is worth checking out for anyone looking for a bit of extra versatility from a resurfacer.
This product also contains a primer and a sealer, promoting adhesion and water resistance on older decks. One 3-gallon bucket will cover up to square feet, and the manufacturer highly recommends two coats. This product creates a nonslip surface on wood and concrete surfaces while also filling in small cracks to create a uniform finish. A 1-gallon can covers up to square feet. It protects against color fading and abrasions and is resistant to pounding water, giving the decking underneath a new life.
This product is ready for light foot traffic in 24 hours and fully cures in 5 days. Choose from six colors: desert sand, light gray, gray pearl, pine green, tile red, and saddle brown.
The special formula also creates a nonslip surface and fights any mold or mildew growth, keeping the space as safe as it is attractive. I thought the two can kit would be enough for the entire job, wrong. That roller barely lasted the whole job, and the paint seemed to thicken as time went on and the texture became so sandy that I thought it would just blow away.
However, I barely was able to complete the first coat with the kit. Do I have to put on a second coat? I put it on thick like I had a choice and the thought of revisiting that goo is making me quite sad. I do like the color and it did fill in the cracks quite nicely. My plans of doing my sq. I completely understand what you mean about the product getting thicker over time. Did you periodically remix it at all?
Jossr, I just had my contractor use this product on my deck this past weekend. It was so labor intensive.. After 2. So, hopefully, it will go on a little easier to apply. I read somewhere that if the mixture seems to be drying out too fast, you can mist the deck with a spray bottle as you go to help it adhere better, or even add a tiny bit of water to the mix. Did you have any experience with this when you used the product?
Thanks for taking the time to share! I definitely just recommended my friend to check this article out — it seems like a lifesaver for anyone whose deck has aged…. Check the label to see what it says about storing the product. Our deck was previously painted. Should all the paint be removed or just the loose paint before applying deck-restore?
The Restore FAQ is a good resource for questions like this. Per their instructions, you should remove all flaking or peeling paint, glossy surfaces must be sanded, and any water sealer must be removed to ensure good adhesion.
Can I dilute the material enough to use on vertical surfaces and avoid buying the product made for vertical surfaces sounds like a marketing trap.
I just applied this over the weekend and I was able to use it on vertical surfaces. Since I have a hanging deck and I was on the ladder below.
I rolled down on the first pass and then stopped when I ran out of product. I will say that it turned out great! I checked the Encore website, it said years then has to be reapplied again? I applied Restore to my deck and although the application process was twice the effort as regular staining I love the end product.
Our large dog has no effect on the surface and it is the perfect combination non-slip and appearance. We get several compliments, I only wish I would have used this stuff a long time ago. One thing to keep in mind if you decide to use Restore is work slowly, take your time prepping the deck and watch the video on application.
Hi Thomas, thanks for sharing your experience. It is possible that somewhere else on the website, or maybe on another review it says it will need to be reapplied. I live in Corpus Christi, Texas humid, salty air and have a saltwater pool, 4 bird dogs German Shorthair , combination of concrete, stone and cool decking around pool. I would like to use this product on the concrete and cool decking — does anyone have a suggestion on applying Restore to cool decking?
It sounds as if being slippery when wet, is not an issue, nor dogs leaving scratch marks when running across, but what about being hot to walk on? Would Restore perform the same as stained concrete the darker colors being too hot to walk on? I actually had them tint the 2 gallons I bought today to match the Behr color I plan to use on the rest of my house. On the railings, to smooth out the sandy feeling, can you use a smooth roller or do it by brushing. I have a sq ft with Futura Stone over Plywood.
Hate the Futura Stone and was considering tearing it all up and tiling this year, but am wondering if the Restore would work well over Futura Stone. Would be a lot less work and much much cheaper than laying down ft of backer board and tile.
I would also give a positive review of the product. How long will it last? When that time is up, what is involved with re-doing it? In fact, I shared that information because we strive to be transparent with our readership. Can this product be used to freshen a wooden fence? How about pressure steps and hand rails?
Thank you…. What has your experience been? Finally, if I try and pressure wash it the deck boards will shred since they are in bad shape not rotten yet. Thoughts on if this will even be worth it? Another question from the random bin…did you consider the new DeckOver from Behr? Also if you did consider the other product why did you choose this product instead of the Behr one? Love it! I just finished an sq.
It does everything it says it does. I did thin it down using 1 cup of water per gallon. You can not rush applying this product. It is a very slow application process. I turned each container upside down for about 15 minutes prior to opening. I also used a mixing tool in a drill to mix it.
There is no way one could mix this with a paint stirrer. Spread it naturally by not putting pressure on your roller. Dries fairly fast. It does cover the amount of sq. It is textured and dries to a non slip surface.
A little rough to bare feet but not unbearable. My deck surrounds a swimming pool. No more splinters or cracks in the boards. I hope it lasts as long as it claims it will. It is warranted for 12 years.
So far it is well worth the money spent on it. My deck is sq ft too. How much did you use? Does it get hot in the sun? We live in Northern MIchigan and have lots of snow. Any clue how it holds up?
My deck is fairly new around 8 years old. Can somebody please comment on it? I just completed my deck using the restore product. I used the thick gritty stuff for the horizontal surfaces and the stain for the vertical.
I actually did some of my vertical areas with the deck restore even though it is not recommended and it turned out fine. The process is slow but if it lasts as long as they claim it will be worth it. All indicators so far support the claim for durability over many years. I was most disappointed in the roller applicators. The material pulled apart and I found myself picking roller material out of my paint.
As for how the material feels on your bare feet, I kind of like it! It is all about expectation management. The real thing turned out much grittier feeling then the samples at Home Depot indicate but I am ok with that. I too put the deck restore on my railings which I wish I could undo.
Has any tried to do a design with the restore. Has anyone applied Restore to a new deck? Installed last summer in the Midwest and ready to stain this summer.
Also, does this product fill the deck screws and seal them over? If so, anyone worried about replacing boards down the road with it much more difficult to locate all of the screws? You can use a smooth roller for a smoother finish. It will still have a non slip texture but it will be as smooth as th roller you use.
The product does cover up all the screw holes so relplacing boards in the future will be a very difficult job! I really prefer a simi smooth surface, is it possible to brush it on to aviod extreme texturing? How about using a very thin roller. Any info is appreciated. Our driveway is cracked and aging so we wondered if we could get a few more years out of it by using this product. The product is somewhat misleading. One of the pictures in the brochure shows this product used n concrete but in the directions is states not for anything that a vehicle will drive on.
I think it is primarily for sidewalks and concrete patios. This cutting edge formula features the latest polymer technology. Ethan — thanks for sharing.
I find myself needing to stain really paint the deck every couple of years. We are in upstate New York, and we have cold snowy winters, very hot summers and lists of rain. Plus it is on the south side of the house — gets lots of sun. Deck is over square feet, so composite would be hugely expensive.
My main question is what it feels like to walk on it in bare feet. Our deck leads to a pool, so we are frequently on it without shoes.
It looks like it might be very uncomfortable to walk on? I am getting ready to do my deck and a friend of mine has done his. Your deck looks great I hope mine looks just as good, now if the rain will only stop.
Just put down the first coat and i like the way it looks so far. Rolling it on was easy; but it just took a few times to find the proper starting point and how much to load on the roller to make sure i did not have extra material rolling off the edge.
It depends a lot on how your deck boards are spaced. I did a second floor balcony off the master bedroom and the product leaked through to the patio below because my boards were spaced far enough apart. If you use a smaller roller about the width of one plank you can probably control the amount off waste that drips through the crack. I did this in some areas by taking the standard 9 inch roller and cutting down to the width of a small roller. I painted my first coat of Restore yesterday and it rained last night.
My deck is splotchy and VERY sandy! Will the second coat fix this? I used this on my concrete patio that was extremely yucky, chipping and accessorized with cracks. Not because a large patio but because in such bad shape. Used this on our deck which believe it or not was in worse shape than yours two years ago. Works great. We live in the north east with temps and lots of snow held up great so far.
I read some post where people thinned it a little. I did this and it worked fine. Hey Beth, I have a square ft deck around my pool as well , but its concrete.
How many Gallons did it take you to complete your deck? What color did you use? I am wanting to purchase this week, but worried about the costs and coverage. Based on the container I will need Approx. Thanks to everyone who shared their tips as it will make my experience so much better! We had heard a lot of good things about Deck Restore and also some of the negatives. WHen we went to get it at Home Depot the sales guy there very honest…have gone to him on many occasions for recommendations said that their new product, DeckOver, is getting better results with happier customers saying it was much easier to apply and had great results.
So we are going to try it. Your deck looks really nice. We were quite pleased with the final product and have highly recommended to friends and family. These products are realtively inexpensive if you are wiling to put in the manual labor required when compared to replacement options.
I have wondered about the cabinet kit. I am no do it yourselfer. However I would try this. My cabinets are wood stained and I do not want to paint them. How hard was this to do and how much experience did you already have? Thank you. Does anyone know whether Deck Restore can be used in humid environments, such as Southern Illinois?
How would you get the product close enough to the spindles with the roller without it pooling up the spindles. I would be a little concerned using this product on a deck in very poor condition, though that is what it is obviously intended for. I have seen many painted exterior structures that were basically held together by the paint film. Damage was not evident until it was too late. This looks like a similar solution, but even worse.
Ethan, please let me us know what color you used on your great looking deck … looks like Taupe, Dune or Chocolate. In his description he says it is Saddle. When I purchased my kit, Home Depot was able to tint it to a Behr color I had picked for the exterior of my house. Thanks, I guess I should read slower, I reread the article, and there it is Saddle, I am putting Taupe for the second coat, we first used Beach and its too light for us.
I am thinking about using the deck restore product. After searching everywhere, I can find where it says anything about how it feels when the sun is shining on it all day. I am trying to figure out if this product traps the heat or what.. It depends greatly on the color. I used Rattan which is a very light greyish color which appears almost white. It is completely comfortable on bare feet, even in the 90 degree full sunlight of the past few days. We have been very interested in trying this product on our old, weathered deck as we can not afford to replace it.
I have been looking at reviews for the Behr deck restore product as well. I am not sure which is better? You stated that some friends of yours used Behr? I read that the Behr product made the deck very hot, too hot for dogs to walk on. Has the Rust-Oleum product made your deck overly hot to the touch? Do you have any idea which is better? I felt the Behr was too thin to cover the deep splintering I had.
Some of the glue hand turned to a power like substance that was around the outside. The other that was further up under the pourch still has some glue qualities.
Will this Restore stick to the glue? If not do you have any suggestions. Ethan, Love the color you choose. Could you please tell me what color you used on your deck? Thanks for this! And thanks for the person with the comment about the concrete patio. And based on the description, rustoleum would be the perfect choice to fill in cracks etc.
I had to redo my top rails because of rain. It took about an hour for me to get from one end to another, and it rained about 2 hours after I finished. So the side that was done 3 hours before heavy rain was good for a second coat. The last part I completed was a washout. Between those points it washed out, or held up, pretty much along the timeline.
I finished my 2nd coat 24 hours ago, and we just got a light rain that is making the Restore mushy. Will I have to wait for it to completely dry, and then buy some more for a 3rd coat? Yes you should put a third coat on. Just like wet concrete, too much water before it is set and cured will wash out some of the cement and weaken the resulting product.
DJ- If you read the thread you will see that Rustoleum stood behind their product and in conjunction with Home Depot, provided me with the sealer, and Restore product needed at no additional charge.
My only expense was the original purchase of the product needed to do the two original coats. At the end of the winter — the 3rd snowiest on record in my area, which including today puts us at about 70 inches, as well as single digit temps for days—- I have a few nicks in front of my back door and on the edge of one step. Both from shoveling and easily touched up. I have no peeling, no cracking. It is a wonderful product that saved me from replacing the surface of a 28 year old deck. There is no pretending tis is easy.
It is an epoxy stucco and takes much care in preparation and application to get the proper result. Anything less will yield questionable results. We used Restore on our deck 16 x It splattered awful. Covered well.. But after the second coat dried, I questioned if it was a mistake. This is very uncomfortable to walk on.
We hoped for non slip but this is impossible to walk or knee on. How do I fix this or take it off. I watched the video at the store. We now have a new deck and hesitate to use it again. This deck will have hot tub…durability is the plus..
I was planning on buying the restore in the 4 gallon size because its a bit cheaper that way. But I have read in several reviews that it thickens up quickly , the sand in the mixture settles etc.
Has anyone bought their product in the 4 gallon size and if so have you had problems with this? You need to mix it during use, about every gal. You can also add a bit of water as you get to the bottom. Think about it, the roller has been in the air drying during the entire time. I think this is one of the reasons they recommend a new roller cover for each 4 gal. We just put our first coat on our deck and our sidewalks. We had no issues at all.
And for mixing I just used a real heavy duty paint stick with no problem. For the roller cover it cleaned up very easily with just warm water. It is now hanging up in the garage to dry so we can apply the second coat tomorrow. The 10 hour job took me 17 days to complete? Rain in Cleveland, OH and much of the Midwest. I used 7 gallons of paint, 3 of beech was too light for us and the rest Taupe. At our HD I kept purchasing 2 gallon kits, was cheaper then the 3 gallon pail Looks like a 5 gallon bucket.
I put the first coat using the roller in the kit. When I switched colors I used a standard roller, since the first coat was dry and had texture there was no change in smoothness. I did learn to use a pair of disposable gloves to scoop out the paint from the gallon container for mixing in the larger pail. Besides many of the questions sent to Ethan can be answered if you get the kit and READ the instructions that are inside the case.
Our deck is under a year old Maple, love the shade. It does take some time to feel the proper roller application. Take it slow and let it roll. One Project Closer.. Thank you for this forum. Good luck to all, Keep Moving! We purchased our Restore had it tinted and started putting it on today with zero chance of rain.
Now we get to start all over. But what I wanted to know is if you have it tinted we went with their beach color and it is way lighter than I wanted. Is there anyway to take back the other 4- 3 gallon things and have it made darker? I am not sure if that is even possible. Thanks for any info you can give me. Love this forum- thank you all for sharing your experiences! My 15 yo daughter and I are heading to HD to pick our colors out now.
However, he said he had some feedback on a similar product. He raised questions as to how well this product will hold up as a rigid surface over a flexing wooden floor and how well it would hold up to expansion and contraction with extreme temperatures, He said he would be concerned about cracking or chipping, and how well it could be patched without being too noticeable..
We used this on our concrete covered patio and a tongue and groove covered porch. It has only been about a month, but we love the results. BUT, we used it on our concrete steps and it is starting to chip. We blocked off the steps for a week to give it extra time to cure, but there are now small areas where it is chipping off after just one week. Anyone else have this experience or know of anything we can to do stop it?
We have just used both the deck restore and the deck over. We used the deck restore on the flat surface and the deck over on the vertical railings and step risers. We are now moving onto the back deck. I am wondering if I can use up both products they are tinted the same grey color by painting a base coat of the deck over and then putting down only one coat of the restore on top.
This could provide some texture, but not be overwhelming. It could also use up the remaining product. Any thoughts? I would use the Restore as the base. It will cover the imperfections better. The Deck Over will then fill in some of the texture, softening it.
Just applied deck restore. My only question if after it drys and you put furniture on it will it chip. I have completed one section of a very large deck with the restore product. I do like the look of the product, but I am disappointed in the color. My husband and I chose the cedar color and it is so light it seems to look somewhat pink. We bought 5 of the 3 gallon buckets of the product so I have to keep going. Yes, there seems to be some issue with the way the color looks once applied.
If you lie the swatch down on the deck, it matches, but in bright light the colors seem to wash out. My original color was rattan. We want a lighter color so as to not have the heat deck used to be a dark brown. But it appeared to be blinding white in sunlight.
It also had a pink cast to it. We spoke to customer support and we are coating it with the vertical stain in a slightly darker color, slate. Ours came off just from sweeping it. I have been looking at this all summer and have yet to buy because I am afraid to go for it. We have a small cement patio between our house and garage that is old and years ago someone painted it.
Now it has all worn off but there is a green cast here and there and it has some cracks in it also. That it had to be a broom brush surface.
Is this true. Or would it be OK to use this product on it? We applied the horizontal deck restore and followed all of the directions regarding preperation nd application. Every time it rains, we have bubbles everywhere. Is this part of the curing process? It chips and peels and the company will not return your money! They want you to remove the paint and use it again!! I see lots of comments on wood deck, but read somewhere this is not for Smooth concrete or anything other then Broom finished.
Our cool deck is not very rough and wonder if it too would chip off or if finish would be too rough to kneel on as stated above. Most of the questions on concrete were not answered is that why? Sorry you are so upset.
We used this product last summer and so far it has worked well on our deck and on concrete. We used 3 coats and waited 1 day in between to be certain it was dry enough to take the other coats. I hope you find a solution that will make you feel better. I live in the Seattle area and it is typically rainy and damp in this area.
When I saw this product I was quite excited about it since I have a deck that although structurally sound was looking a little shabby lot of checking on the upper surface. I started by pressure washing the deck and spraying it with bleach and vinegar to take care of any mildew and other stains.
I let it dry for a couple of weeks and a couple days before I started on this I hose it down again to get anything that had accumulated on it in the two weeks between cleaning and actually starting work on this. I let the sales person at HD talk me into buying a miss mixed bucket for the first coat. In my case the first coat was a yellow sand color with the final coat being gray. Wrong, fog had set in as it often does in September and the temp. It was finally dry enough to walk on four days later and the weather looked good for the second coat.
At that point I took a very stiff scrub brush and went over the deck to make sure there were no loose or flaking material on the deck from the first coat not drying properly. That removed some of the first coat. I then proceeded with the second coat starting earlier in the day so it would have a better chance to dry. It was dry to the touch in about 4 hours after I finished but I stayed off of it until late the next day.
Then I had to proceed to cover up all the yellow from the first coat. All of that was on the edges of the boards and around the outside. When I finished the deck looked much better than when I started.
I can patch up the spots that are chipping but at some point it may be easier to remove it and start again. If you decide to use this product I have these suggestions. Give it plenty of time to dry. When the sales person mentioned doing this I had ask if more pigment could be added to get it closer to what I want.
Wood will typically expand and contract and along with drying out more which causes the checking to begin with. Time will tell. The chipping, bubbling and peeling are pretty consistent for hundreds if not thousands of people who have purchased this product. So I am confused why Ethan is still apparently in favor and encouraging people to use it.
Buyer beware. This is the worst product I have ever used it was peeling within the first rain storm. Do not buy!!! I have heard that using a smaller brush results in a larger yield for the product as a good percentage goes in between the boards and is wasted. It was seem like a no-brainer to have for deck boards.
Now 5 months later it is peeling off in long strips and the deck look terrible. Bleach leaves a slippery residue which is super hard to remove. I found out the hard way. Cleaned my cabin with bleach before painting and it started peeling within months of doing the job.
Previous times I used TSP to clean off dirt and mildew with no problems of peeling or chipping afterward. You have to be careful in the cleaning products that that you use. For the record I have never used Restore, but was reading comments because I was considering buying it. I have over 3, square ft. We used around 60 gallons of Restore Beach color.
You are spamming the comments. Absolute garbage spent over 2 grand last year with this garbage and the deck looks worse then it did, major peeling issues.
We used it five years ago and deck is still in great condition with just a few minor peels in high traffic areas. Are you sure you followed directions correctly?
The product is not very good and peels in many or most cases. This product has rotted our deck boards. It was great for the first 2 years. We followed the painfull directions by the book. In 2 years it cracked and 3 years peeled and in 4 years rotted the boards and 5 years the rotted boards are now holes. This product should not sold and should be recalled. It has been about 6 or 7 years and we have spots that are rotted right thru.
When it cracks it holds the moisture in under it and causes rot. We are five years into our application and just a few minor spots of peeling in areas of high wear and tear. Not one sign of rot anywhere on our deck. Its probable that you wood was already wet and rotting when you applied this. This wont fix wet and already rotting wood. I highly doubt the issue was the rotting wood.
I was puzzled by the negative comments until I saw the part about being bought by Rustoleum. We used Deck Restore in and it held up well. Here are pix. Most of the deck still looks fine, after almost 8 years, but the steps have peeling spots as you can see.
You have the old Synta brand formula before they sold it to Rust-Oleum. It is not the same product anymore. Bitterly disappointed in this product. Even contacted manufacturer for application advice. Followed directions to the letter. Deck that is partially undercover little or no rain is passable after approx eight years. Now ready to sell and have a major problem. Product was applied over new decking and older stained decking. There is simply not one plank that is not badly blistered, cracked, peeled, or exposed in several hundred feet of decking.
Our deck is in direct rain, sunglight, gets snow and ice and tons of traffic. After five years there are only a few peeling spots in the very high traffic areas. Even the areas we chip ice and snow off of held up almost percent. You likely did not prep correctly. I highly doubt the issue was the prep. I painted three decks one two houses with Rust-Oleum Restore 4X the paint started to peel Within 4 months of application.
I would like to be reimbursed for at least the cost of the rustoleum deck restore. I used two 5 gallon buckets. Sincerely Geri Bogart My husband and I love Rustoleum 20x Resurfacer.
Used 10x Restore around pool deck many years ago and it is still holding up. It gave new life to old rough wood.
My problem is my choice of color. Yesterday used 20x Resurfacer, from cedar tone to Navajo red. Can I apply 2x stain over my poor color choice…. A lot of work!! Are there any recommendations for a chemical to use on this stuff for easier removal??
Terrible Product!!!!! Agreed, terrible product! I used Restore deck and now it is coming off. This is when I was told the product was bad, and there was a class action suit against this product. How do I get information on this class suit?
I had purchased 5 gallons of this product. Daniel Castillo. We stand behind our quality in the USA. They sold a poor product, knew about it, and they are still selling it to unknown consumers at Home Depot and other places.
They obviously do not care. Our experience is similar to the others. Purchased 2 — 5gallon buckets in Sept. Of Followed preparation and application directions.
This year rinsed deck with pressure washer and majority of flat surfaces were peeling. We used the cream or light tan color. Leaves or anything with any color will stain the deck. Ours is a very large deck around a pool. I am not looking forward to redoing this deck again already.
Have sent a complaint to rust-oleum. Waiting to see if I get a response. Failing to understand….. I used RustoleumDeck Restore years ago. At first, I was very pleased with its appearance. After about two years, I noticed the product was cracking. Then, soft spots appeared in the deck. The cracks in the product had allowed water to seep in and become trapped.
After Peeling away the product, I found many deeply rotted areas of decking. I covered an upper and lower deck with Rust-Oleum Deck Restore, and regret doing so. The decks had no areas of rot prior to using this product.
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