dean wrote:
I've pressure washed the deck and am about to put down Penofin, but I
wonder if people belt-sand the surface first to make it smoother? I
have an 11-month old and she could crawl on the deck if it were less
splintery.

Thanks!

DeanB


Even if you sand the deck, it won't be totally baby-proof. The wood
will still weather and have slivers. I would use a playpen or mat, at
least, until she walks and wears shoes. A tiny splinter in a baby's
skin can cause nasty infections real easily.