Woodworker's Journal 2002-26-3, страница 53
weather will slow the dry time, and intense hot sun can make the finish dry faster than you can smooth it out. If the deck is in direct sunlight, try working in the early morning or evening when the sun is low in the sky. Start with the railings and peripheral areas, and leave the deck itself for last. A brush, spray gun, or even a garden sprayer will work for railings and for patio furniture, but my favorite tool is a painter's mitt. It looks like a sheepskin mitten and slips right over your hand. Dip it into the coating, grab the post or rail and run your hand over it. Make sure you wear a vinyl or latex glove underneath. The mitt is cloth and the coating goes right through it. For the deck itself, you can use a brush, roller, or spray gun, but most home and paint stores sell long handled 18" paint pads specifically designed for deck coatings. Some come with a cheap plastic pan to load the pad from. For two to three dollars, I would upgrade to a better quality narrow pan that will not crack or tip over so easily. While you are there, pick up a smaller, standard paint pad. Stir the coating well and pour it into the pan. Do the perimeter near the house or railings and coat the first 4" or so in from the edge with the small paint pad. That will let you get into corners and small spots without slopping finish around. For the main area of the deck, switch to the large pad and apply the finish as evenly as possible, blending into the already coated perimeter. Keep it fairly thin. You can always apply a second coat in a day or two if you need it, but put it 011 too thick and it will stay tacky for a long time. One final word of caution: don't paint yourself into a corner. Plan your coating pattern in advance so that you end up by a door to the house or a break in the railing. Or at the very least, carry a cell phone. That way, when you call for help, your family can come and laugh at you and snap photos. Michael Dresdner is a nationally known finishing expert. His book, The New Wood Finishing Book, is available from Taunton Press. FACTORY DIRECT LIFETIME WARRANTY ri Our ALL NEW ROUTER TABLE fits your TABLE SAW OTALLY NEW DESIGN FEATURES - Extra Strong Aluminum Edges, with T-Slot and Miter Gauge Trackl Our Exclusive "NO SAG" Router Plate takes the Big 3 1/4 HP Routers and gives you a choice of Three opening sizesl Combine it with our ACCUSQUARE FENCE SYSTEM and ROUTER FENCE and you've got it ALL... A SPACE SAVING, RELIABLE AND ACCURATE WORK STATION TOLL FREE 1-877-684-7366 Email: accusquare@mulecab.com Fax: 905-898-5114 (Circle No. 10 on PRODUCT INFORMATION form) (Circle No. 69 on PRODUCT INFORMATION form) ApmElnSpray Makes Professional Finishing Easy Apolio Sprayers. Inc. • Vista. CA • (760) 727-8300 • PAX (760) 727-9325 • Simple to Use and Clean • Stainless Steel Fluid Parts • Factory Direct Technical Support • Crafted with Pride in The U.S.A. • Your Satisfaction Guaranteed | 61401 ■<tW' "■"'■■" WWW. HX/LP. COM 80 June 2002 Woodworker's Journal |
