Today I am back on our mountain deck. Well not literally. I’m showing photos of it so I can show you another transformation. Of course I always need a before photo, and this one works perfectly.
Our deck did not have any stain or protective coating on it, so we needed to take care of that. I also want to show you some more views, so stick around for that too.
This post is sponsored by SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, but all views are my own.
Our painter, recommended we try SHERWIN-WILLIAMS SUPERDECK, and so that is what we did. You remember my painter, right? That’s Eb.
Eb, of course is not his real name. We call him that because he basically lived with us when we were at our house last time, so it reminded me of the Mr. and Mrs. Douglas from Green Acres, and Eb who worked for them and practically lived with them. We had hoped the work would get done before our trip to the mountains this fall, but it didn’t. We had a difficult time coordinating Eb’s schedule with the rental schedule for our home. There were only a few spots open when we didn’t have renters in the house, and Eb had commitments those days. Eb ended up doing most of the work, while we were there.
It was Saturday and all that was done was this tiny corner of the deck and all of the railing. I needed to take the photos before I left in just a few days.
It was not looking like it was going to be finished while we were there, so I staged the corner as best I could. This is what got.
And check out this close up of the railing!
And I managed this photo too.
Here’s a close up of the BEFORE and AFTER all in the same photo. The left part is the one with the SUPER-DECK on it, while the right is raw wood.
I thought maybe I could distract you from the fact that I was only showing a small portion of the deck by including views of the mountains.
Seriously, check out the charming view of the town!
I gave up on getting the entire deck photographed for you on this trip. Then Eb gave up his Sunday afternoon to come finish the upper deck for me. That gave me one last day to get the deck photographed for you. That’s right, Eb is a ‘righteous dude.’ He came through for me. I love the new look and feel so much better knowing the deck has the SUPERDECK on it. He said it was really dry and soaked up the SUPERDECK like a sponge.
We went with the semi-transparent SUPERDECK in weathered gray SW3568.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS has many products for your deck and you can check them out here. CLICK HERE. The more opaque the stain is, the more protection you will have for your deck. We went with semi-transparent because it does protect the wood, but also lets the grain show through. We plan to paint our house a gray later, so I wanted a deck color that would work with the new house color.
I know the color difference is subtle, but it’s there. The deck is now more of blue/gray rather than just gray. But more importantly the SUPERDECK is protecting the wood.
Here is a bit of information about SUPER DECK directly from Sherwin Williams.
SuperDeck® Exterior Waterborne Semi-Transparent Stain
- penetrates bare wood, giving properly prepared decks excellent protection from sun and premature weathering.
- contains agents which inhibit the growth of mildew on the surface of this paint film
- has a technologically advanced formula weathers similarly to an oil-based stain. It wears away gradually rather than peeling and blistering at the end of its lifecycle.
- can be applied on damp wood, so most jobs can be finished in a single day.
It’s lovely in person.
It was so pretty and it was our last night at the house. After dinner we sat out here and enjoyed the sunset. As you can see, the leaves are falling like crazy.
It was so pretty; it made me so sad to leave.
I love the beautiful patina!! It has the look of aged Teak patio furniture, thats been well cared for.
Beautiful job!! Stunning view, oh my gosh!!
What a beautiful view!
Looks lovely. Can you tell me where you purchased your sectional. I’m looking for one for my deck.
Your deck completion and lovely view are an inspiration for me. We recently felled some unhealthy trees and now have a view of some of our Appalachian Range. Time to build an observation deck so we can enjoy the view more often.
You and others will enjoy this deck for many hours. I can just imagine sitting there with a good book and a cup of coffee. “Eb” did a good job. 🙂
Love the gray color and the view!
The deck looks great and the view is stunning. Your color choice is perfect, beautiful but doesn’t distract from the view.
Love your deck, cabin and view!,
Looks great thanks for sharing!
Love your cabin posts!!
Love the view!
Great Job on the Deck Eb! The view up there is to die for! You will have your visitors wanting to stay forever looking at that beautiful sight.
What a magnificient view of God’s beauty. I love all of your accessories and furniture placment on your deck. I could spend many days there relaxing.
What a place to relax and unwind. Just soak in the beauty! Wow.
It’s very lovely.
I love the subtle color of the deck! Thanks for the info. Happy Thanksgiving!
Anita, your mountain home is so lovely! I like the new deck color, too. You have amazing views to enjoy God’s amazing creation!
May you be blessed with lots of years to enjoy your gorgeous place! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! God Bless you all!
Thank you Mary Ann from Canada. You are so kind, and I love hearing from you!!
Wow! What a beautiful view. The view and the deck looks great. Also great decorating!
Where’s the cabin?
Rita, it is in Black Mountain, NC here. http://bit.ly/cedarridgeNC
What a beautiful view. !!!!!!!!!!
What a view . . . who is even going to be looking at the deck! LOL It looks nice too. 🙂
Looks beautiful. I’m about to do our cedar in ‘driftwood” or weathered grey.
The gray looks great. I hope it is all done by the next time you are there!
The deck is beautiful as is the view.
Unbelievable beautiful view!
What gorgeous views! You have a beautiful home to retire to and I’m sure you’re looking forward to the day when you will actually move in and stay. I think the deck stain colour is lovely and neutral and compliments the view.
Just wondering if after the stain, should you use a sealer for more protection?
Love your view! And the colors are so pretty this time of year. Something to really be thankful for 🙂
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Wow! I don’t have words to describe the beauty that surrounds your cabin. It certainly is Gods country. Eb does nice work.
Georgeous Sunset!
Love your blog! It’s so beautiful in your neck of the woods.
It’s so beautiful on your deck. I can imagine how hard it was to leave. The deck itself is much improved with the new stain and will be protected from the elements. I’m imagining being there in my head and would love to see it in person.
What a beautiful view and home! I’m envious!
That view!! It reminds me of a cabin we used to stay in in the Smoky Mountains.
Love.
I just discovered this site and can’t wait to see what you do for Christmas!!
Susan, I already have several posts for Christmas up on the blog! Welcome, welcome!! https://cedarhillfarmhouse.com/?s=christmas
Hi Anita, Lovely place with a fantastic view! I see why you would hate to leave. I do hope your house hasn’t been in the path of the wildfires! The deck and deck paint look very nice also. Thanks for sharing. Blessings, Janet
What a blessing to have such a lovely home and view. Don’t you want to just curl up and stay???
What an incredible view! I love the colors of fall and the tree tops your deck allows you to live in are just a beautiful backdrop! It’s like treehouse! Enjoy… and thanks for the share!
Looks great! Good job eb!
So lovely!
Love the new deck color. I believe it is the same one and color we have on our farmhouse decks…we love it. I cannot wait to see what you are doing to the entire house. Merry Christmas Anita!
What a great place. I love what you have done with it.
I love the view, it is breathtaking! Beautiful deck, you did an awesome job.
Sincerely,
Marilyn
The new deck color is wonderful, and I love your fall pillows. The view is to die for!