Deck Sanding

[RGilliam 46]

We have a deck we stripped and all the stain would not come off. We had alot left on the spindles. We are going to just sand the rest of it off. What is everyone using to sand in between the spindles? Its to small of a space to get a regular orbital sanders in between them and hand sanding will just take forever. Any inpute would be appreciated!

Thanks

[Tonyg 14]

Take them off. Otherwise, I keep the sanding sponges in 36 grit on had.

Edited May 11, 2011 by Tonyg

[big mike 14]

You may be able to simply turn the spindle to expose the unstripped area for easy sanding.

[Greg R 82]

depends on the finish too.... acrylics actually sand off pretty quick. Oils tend to gum the paper up. Typically though we're using 80 grit on orbitals or defurring pads. Sometimes it more cost effective to just restrip as well so it all depends.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

If they are truly old and nasty, you might also consider replacement.

Beth

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

Generally, we use a grinder to get in between but under the hand-rail caps, forget it. If you didn't get it with the strip, there is no machine made which will get in those spaces.

I would break out the stripper again and concentrate on those areas. It is much easier this way than to sand.

Rod!~

[Greg R 82]

Generally, we use a grinder to get in between but under the hand-rail caps, forget it. If you didn't get it with the strip, there is no machine made which will get in those spaces.

I would break out the stripper again and concentrate on those areas. It is much easier this way than to sand.

Rod!~

+1 :) 1 hour to restrip vs. 8 hours of sanding = no brainer :)

[Rescure team 1 14]

Yes there is a sander that can get under railings and between spindals, we have a toe kick sander, floor sanding company's use it to get into tigth spots. it looks like a ducks bil. cost around $600.

[RGilliam 46]

We stripped most of it. But it was a solid. I dont think stripping a solid can be done in a hr! Had to get out of the sander!

Edited May 17, 2011 by RGilliam