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Deck restoration guides for Shellharbour and Kiama

Guides to re-oiling a coastal deck, telling when you need a sand rather than a wash, and dealing with peeling stain or paint. Published 12 November 2026.

How Often Should You Re-Oil a Coastal Deck in Shellharbour?

12 November 2026

North- and west-facing decks near the water often need a wash and a maintenance coat every 12 to 18 months. This guide explains how to tell, what affects the interval, and when a full sand is the better next step.

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Signs Your Deck Needs Sanding, Not Just a Wash

12 November 2026

If the coating is peeling, the boards are splintered or deeply grey, or an old acrylic stain is flaking, a wash will not be enough. Here is how to tell, and what a typical sand involves, for decks in Shellharbour and Kiama.

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How to Deal with Peeling Deck Stain or Paint in Shellharbour

12 November 2026

Acrylic stains and paints sit on the surface and peel once moisture gets underneath. This guide explains why that happens on Illawarra decks, what stripping involves, and how to go back to an oil finish.

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