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Build your own timber stairs

Learn how to build your own timber stairs at home. ... Finally, cut off the tops of both bottom posts 950mm above the nosing line, and a minimum of Im above the deck or floor on the top posts. Step 8: The final touches With your new stairs now securely fixed in position, it ...

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Make Your Own Potting Bench

Learn how to create your own potting bench at your backyard. Make your own potting bench in 3 easy steps - with a little help from Mitre 10. Sooner or later every keen home ... Finally cut two end trims (C) from 90 x 22 decking to 595mm lengths. Place your sections together so they're ...

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How to plan the perfect deck

Transform your yard with your perfect space to dine and entertain ... be required as well, you may need to put in ag pipes so the surface water doesn't pool underneath the deck. Weed control matting can also be a good idea. Step 5: Getting Ready to Build Accuracy in the planning stage is ...

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How to finish a new timber deck in one day

There's no need to let your new deck weather. ... stir to ensure the colour is even throughout the can, then pour it into the Cabot's Deck Hand bucket. Apply using the Deck Coat lambswool applicator, covering 3-4 boards at a time in long strokes. Work along the full ...

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How to restore a grey and weathered deck in one day

Warm weather and rain takes its toll on timber! ... offers a fast recoat time of 1 hour, so you can finish in a day and get back to enjoying life on your deck! And it's not all that hard when you get the right gear from your local Mighty Helpful Mitre 10. Materials list ...

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How to protect your deck with Accent

Deck treatments offer many benefits. Here are some great tips from Mitre 10 on how to save your deck and how to use an easy-to-apply deck treatment ... good clean to remove any dirt and tannin stains to prepare the area for oiling. Leave the cleaning solution on the deck for 10 to 15 minutes to ensure the most effective clean. Then rinse off the area with a hose. 3: Cut ...

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Build a deck

An easy way to increase family living space around your home ... that's left to do is sit back and enjoy your new deck - and admire your own handiwork. Deck designs Building a timber deck in our own backyard is really a breeze. All decks are made in much the same way, so it's easy to ...

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How to seal a timber deck

Get your deck looking brand new. ... is clean, dry and free of any dust, dirt or oil. If you need to, wash down your deck with a deck cleaner and a deck scrub. Step 4: Application Check the days' temperature before you begin, if it's below 10C or above ...

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How to Coat Your New Timber Deck in 1 Day

During the warmer weather, there's nothing better than spending time with your friends and family outside. Finish your deck in a day and get 'on the deck ... exposed edges and the ends of each board. 3. Allow drying time, then reapply After you're finished applying, leave your deck to dry for one hour before applying a second coat. Too easy! 4. Enjoy! And you're done! Now all ...

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4 Ways to Keep Your Deck in Check This Autumn

To help you combat it and get your deck back to looking its perfect self, here are three ways to maintain your garden decking. ... and faded, a bit rough or has a few splinters, then we've got the solution for you. A simple sanding of the deck can fix a lot of these issues. It'll get rid of the rough spots, can begin to erase small splinters and can ...

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Renew your deck furniture

Uncover hidden character in your home ... water prior to sanding the grain will be lifted, which will assist a smoother surface after sanding. On large deck areas the use of a drum sander will be of great assistance. Some Mitre 10 stores will have drum sanders ...

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How To Update Your Outdoor Decking

Is your decking looking tired and weathered? Maybe ... to clean and oil your decking or update your timber colour ... with a decking stain ... give it a bit of TLC to bring it back to life by replacing old damaged boards and applying a deck oil. This will helps prevent moisture and UV damage, that leads to rotting, warping, fading, mould and mildew. Not things ...

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