I Painted My Deck With a Push Broom, and I’d Do It Again

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My house has precisely one outdoor area, which makes it precious. It’s the only spot where we can hang out outside without actually leaving. Since I’m a dedicated introvert who enjoys fake conversations with his cats more than real conversations with people, that’s incredibly important. As a result, I put a lot of time into keeping the deck comfortable and in good repair.

A few years ago, I replaced some of the composite decking with new pieces that didn’t quite match the original color, so I painted the decking to keep things uniform. This past winter was pretty rough on the deck, though, which was starting to look a little worn:

My deck before the paint job, looking a little sad. My deck before the paint job, looking a little sad. Credit: Jeff Somers

The time had obviously come for a fresh paint job. I chose

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