The same backyard setting, with a fresh way to enjoy it. A weathered white-painted deck was renewed with gray decking, white trim, reworked stairs and railings that pair black posts with contrasting wood rails. Explore the transformation from the original surface to the finished outdoor space.
Before & after
Move either slider to compare the original deck with the finished result.
The deck & main stairs
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The side entrance
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What changed
Worn surface boards and original timber guardrails removed
Existing deck footprint and patio connections retained
New gray decking installed over the prepared frame
Stair framing, treads and riser finishes renewed
White fascia and perimeter trim added
Black posts and contrasting wood rails brought together
The work, step by step
Follow seven stages of the renovation in 20 photographs. Select any image to open the gallery here on this page, then use the side arrows, your keyboard or a swipe to move through the full project.
Stage 01
The original timber deck
The original deck had a white-painted timber surface, timber guardrails and two stair connections to the brick patio. Peeling finishes and weathered boards made the space feel tired. The renovation kept the familiar deck footprint and its connection to the house while changing the surfaces, stair details and railings.
Original deck and main steps from the brick patioWeathered timber boards and original perimeter railingsThe original side stair and route to the patioPeeling finish across the existing deck surface
Stage 02
Removing the old surface & railings
The old deck boards and timber guardrails were removed to open up the supporting frame. With the surface lifted, the joist layout and deck edges became accessible for the next stage. The original stairs are still visible in these early views, before the stair work progressed.
Deck boards and guardrails removed, with the frame exposedThe exposed timber joist layout beside the houseSide view after removal of the old deck surface
Stage 03
Preparing the exposed deck frame
Work continued with the timber frame open, before any new decking covered it. This stage provided access to the joists, perimeter and stair connections, so the supporting layout could be prepared for the replacement surface and the work at the deck edges.
Work at the open frame and deck perimeterExposed joists before installation of the new decking
Stage 04
Rebuilding the stairs & defining the edges
New timber stair framing took shape at the main and side access points. White perimeter fascia began to give the deck a cleaner outline, while the stair structure and prepared tread supports were still visible ahead of the finished boards and risers.
New main stair framing and white perimeter fascia in progressThe main stair structure before the final surface boardsSide stair framing and deck edge preparation
Stage 05
Installing the gray decking & stair finishes
Gray boards replaced the worn white-painted timber surface. Matching stair treads and white risers tied the access points into the new deck, while the fascia created a continuous light-colored edge. At this point, the surface and stairs were taking their finished form ahead of the railing installation.
New gray decking and finished main stair treadsGray deck surface with white fascia and stair risersThe renewed side stair and gray deck surface
Stage 06
Installing the railing posts
Black railing posts were set around the deck perimeter and at the stair runs. Their placement established the lines for the new rails and introduced a darker accent against the gray boards and white trim.
Black perimeter posts installed around the renewed deckRailing posts positioned beside the side steps
Stage 07
Completing the railings & the outdoor space
Contrasting wood rails joined the black posts around the deck and down the stairs. The finished combination of gray decking, white trim and dark posts gives the space a more defined appearance, while preserving the connection to the existing brick patio and garden.
Finished deck, main stairs and contrasting wood railsCompleted side stair and railing connection to the patioThe renewed deck surface and finished perimeter railings
A familiar space, ready to enjoy again.
Gray boards give the deck a more consistent finish, while white stair and perimeter details connect it visually to the house. The new railing lines frame the outdoor space without changing the familiar relationship between the deck, brick patio and garden.
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