On May 14, 7:27?am, Banty wrote:
In article .com, dean says...



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

Any wood deck gets a little splintery - replace with Trex or another composite
decking immediately if this is really and important concern for you.

Otherwise, you do what the rest of the world does - keep baby off until she can
walk in shoes.

Banty

or put indoor outdoor carpeting over deck, but do mind the fall
hazards, crawlers can get thru tiny spaces.

be aware the deck material is probably hazardous and the ground under
and around a real safety threat.

arsenic and other nasties were used as treatments for wood.

can cause cancer and other diseases