A weathered deck, cleaned and refinished in a lighter tone

Weathered deck boards and wood railings were cleaned before receiving a lighter finish. The black metal balusters remain visible against the newly finished wood.

Area
Kansas City area
Photographed
June–July 2025
After: the deck boards, steps and wood rails in a light finish with black metal balusters
Before: weathered deck boards and wood rails with black metal balusters

Starting point

  • Weathering and uneven coloration across the deck boards.
  • Wood posts and rails surrounding black metal balusters.

What we did

  • Deck boards and wood railings cleaned and refinished.
  • Finished boards and steps shown in a light tone.

Preparation

  • A crew member pressure-washed the wood rails before the finished photos were taken.
Pressure washing a weathered deck railing before refinishing

Look at the starting condition first

The earlier photo shows weathered boards; the finished view shows a lighter, more even surface. When planning your deck, compare its existing condition and the amount of visible grain you want. The estimate should identify the finish and preparation for your wood.

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