Deck Makeover Inspiration

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In this gorgeous DIY deck makeover, see the inspiring before and after of this outdoor project filled with all sorts of easy to do DIY projects. Learn how to paint over a stained deck and get patio and deck decor tips.

First, let's come up with a plan!

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Demolish Day! Removed all the railings, but kept the foundation.

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New Deck Rails We started by installing the 4×4 posts.

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Add in the chicken wire and panels were screwed in between each of the 4×4 poles.

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Railing is all finished! Time to start pre-stain preparations

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Clean the surface really well and treat it with a primer made for decks.

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It's now time to decorate our beautiful new deck!

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So using some white exterior paint and a stencil from Stencil Revolution I created a “rug”.

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They look great at night!

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