I Painted My Deck With a Push Broom, and I'd Do It Again ...Middle East

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. Credit: Jeff Somers

How to paint a deck with a broom and a bender pad

Here’s all I needed to paint my deck: A paint tray, a can of floor and patio paint, a broom, and a bender pad:

My paint tools for this project. Credit: Jeff Somers

Using these two unusual tools, I banged out this paint job in about an hour from start to finish. First, I cleaned the deck using a stiff brush to scrape away any dirt that had crusted on it. I scraped any loose paint away and let the deck dry out thoroughly. Once it was dry, I grabbed the broom and got to work. The key is to choose a push broom with flexible bristles—if they’re too stiff, you won’t get good coverage.

Using the broom to paint the deck. Credit: Jeff Somers

I alternated between painting the top of the boards and working on the spaces between with the bender bar. Instead of working a sloppy brush in between the boards, the bender pad smoothly pads the sides of the boards, leaving a clean, near-perfect coat. In retrospect, I should have started off by painting the sides first so I didn’t have to twist myself into pretzels at times because the boards were all wet with paint, but that’s a lesson for another time.

Using the bender pad on the deck. Credit: Jeff Somers

The broom and bender pad combo made painting the deck super easy and fast. If you’ve got a deck you want to paint or stain, forget the rollers and brushes and use a broom and a pad instead. You won’t regret it. Here’s the finished result:

My deck after the paint job. Credit: Jeff Somers

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