How to Repair Porch Decking

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    • 1). Scrape the damaged areas of the decking boards with a paint scraper to remove any loose paint.

    • 2). Brush the damaged area with a wire brush to clean out any loose and rotted pieces of wood.

    • 3). Sand the area around the damaged spots on the decking boards with 80-grit sandpaper.

    • 4). Brush on a light coat of epoxy primer using a poly brush. Allow the primer to sit for five minutes.

    • 5). Fill the damaged areas with wood epoxy filler using the blade of a putty knife. Allow the epoxy to dry overnight.

    • 6). Sand the epoxy repairs so the area is flush with the surface of the decking boards using 120-grit sandpaper.

    • 7). Prime and paint the repairs with a matching exterior wood finish using a paintbrush. Allow at least four hours between coats.

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